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Jan 16, 2026 ∙ 3 min
What if...
It was so warped, I almost hesitated to hang it. I knew this piece might be a problem, but it was worse than I had anticipated. It was a week before the show, and my art had curled like cardboard in a rainstorm. It wasn't that surprising. This one had started with a slight warp. What was surprising, however, was how much more it had warped overnight. Behind every pain-point is a solution waiting to be found. I know how temperamental untreated wood can be, especially with the weather, so I...
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Dec 17, 2025 ∙ 2 min
The Artist's Mindset and Other Exciting Developments
Hey, welcome back, art appreciators. Short one this week. I’m headed back to downtown Durham to visit the Weird Windows installation, and I’m bringing my camera so I can share a a few updates. You guys wouldn’t believe the luck, but the Friday just before the city of Durham's tree lighting , one of my window lights bit the dust. I guess I’m not all that surprised, I mean, these things were ten bucks on Shplamazon, so not sure what exactly I expected. Sadly, however, there was no time to fix...
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Dec 2, 2025 ∙ 2 min
The Power of Doodling
Doodles are where many of my favorite pieces started. I carry a sketchbook when I travel. It’s nothing new, I’ve been doing it for years. Most people busy themselves with their phones, but I like to keep a sketchbook.
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