Today's post is about a table, not just any old ordinary table. Oh no, this is about a special table, a very special table that had been given up on and found a chance at a second life. It is a tale as old as time, fraught with soaring accomplishments and devastating setbacks. It is a tale of one man's ability to overcome adversity and meet the challenges that lie ahead.

Letting go of perfection Ah, yes, the terrifying angler fish. This piece was based on a painting I sold many years ago, but I kind of wish I had hung onto. Now don't get me wrong, there is no better feeling in the world than selling a painting to someone who loves your art, but it's also a bittersweet moment when it comes time to part with your creations. For weeks, sometimes months, you dump your heart and soul into your creation and then suddenly, poof, it's gone, off to a

What is Creative Block? I’m an artist, and this is how I express myself, but like all artists, sometimes, when I’m feeling the pressure...

Crash and Burn Failure is an inevitable part of any learning journey, but just because it’s inevitable doesn’t make it any less painful....

The Octopus You know how sometimes you start on a project, intend to go in one direction, but wind up in another? Well, that’s precisely...

Discovering My Love for Painting, from Bob Ostrom's Big Giant Art Studio