My good friend John Stanley is pictured with his father's clock. Here is the story John shared about the clock.
Daniel brought a painting created my his mother. He told me about how he grew up watching her paint and she created this awesome painting of his wedding day.
Melanie's item was her grandmother's ring. Check out the rest of the story!
An introduction to the ONE Project. My latest personal project: a study of people and their sentimental items.
It is back- Celebration of Smiles 2017! Every year, we do free portraits to support Operation Smile. For a donation of merely $25, we photograph you and give you the digital file. No strings attached. For every 10 we do, enough money is raised ($250) to pay for a child to have surgery. What a de...
Just returned from a fun weekend in Yakima, Washington where I judged images at PPA’s Western States District Image Competition. If you’ve never entered photographic competitions, you are missing out on one of the best educational opportunities available. It truly forces you to hone your craft and ...
Ok, I’ve fallen a bit behind in my blogging, but had to take a second for a “shameless self-promotion post.” Several years ago, I started a YouTube channel to share tips on photography, Photoshop, etc. It started out as just a fun project and just continued to grow. Recently, the channel reached ...
It is that time again. Time to take on a huge charity venture to help some kids smile. My son Dean is helping me promote again this year, so here he is to tell you more…. WHAT IS IT? Operation Smile provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities for children...
Ready to get your learn on??? I’ll be doing a presentation tomorrow for the 2016 Digital Art Summit. My program is on “Growing as an Artist” and there are plenty of other presenters doing some amazing programs as well. You have the option of just purchasing my program or they have some packages th...
This project has produced some very emotional stories, but this is one you won't forget. Here is Marsha's story.
"The Invoice" The latest addition to my #ONEProject is a portrait of my good friend Don Chamblee. He has an actual invoice- in his own handwriting- for a purchase his wife made years ago when they first met. Prepare yourselves for another great story!
Read moreOk- well, it is not officially a part of the #ONEProject but I created this portrait of Bandit to commemorate his 4th birthday today!
Read moreThe latest addition to my ONE Project - a portrait of Cheryl Locklear and her quilt.
Read moreThis latest ONE Project portrait features the incredible Meg and her box full of letters. It is a fantastic story-enjoy!
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