April Showers Bring May Flowers

April Showers Bring May Flowers

It’s raining. I’m looking out my studio window at the Wisteria in the courtyard which is about a week away from being ready to be photographed. Today is my birthday and on my birthday, I always spend time writing out the previous birthday year’s...
I’ll Be Updating The Blog Soon

I’ll Be Updating The Blog Soon

A few quick words to let you know that I’ve been researching new themes for the blog. Responsive The new theme will be responsive, so content will display according to the device you are using to view it. From smart phones to iPads to desktop browsers. Better...
Artist At Work: Audio Books For Texture Production

Artist At Work: Audio Books For Texture Production

Many years ago when I hand-colored photographs professionally, I discovered a method for deep focus in production: I listen to audio books while I work. I can’t say I’ve done any research into any scientific reason, but this is my experience: The mind is...
Sneak Peek: Glorious Grunge Texture Collection

Sneak Peek: Glorious Grunge Texture Collection

Thought I’d give you a peek on an up-coming texture collection I’m calling Glorious Grunge. Not sure yet just how large the collection will be, but it will probably be between 10 and 20 textures. Just depends on the flow of the work. There are 8 here that...
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

We’ve had snow here the past week, it’s mid-February and I’m so longing for the first flowers! Perhaps using this photo of myself photographing in the charming village, Candes St. Martin will act as a talisman to beckon Spring here a little quicker....