
in the flesh with featured artist and colleague, Steven Cozart



As has been noted, a squid painting was a possibility. That initial notion is rendered in the final note from Sara.

Rusty shows off another section of the mural and thanks for the great photos too.

Thanksgiving Day with a selection of the folks who participated in the creation of the mural.

Ever watching this design includes protective placement of the bird with 100 eyes.

Two wall design and one is behind the front porch wall. One must walk about the home to experience the art.

We worked into the night with heaters and lamps. Here Sara is up at first light plucking away at work tasks and planning a large bird meal for 15.

Half the week was used to create, revise, and arrive at the two wall mural design. Thank you coffee and an inspiring walk through the graffiti yard.

Another task, deriving the color palette inspired by this bedspread in the bungalow.

This deity blessed -- homeowner Sara is a highly motivated individual. Her capable, creative hand is an important reminder.

Merely a week to design and paint. At this point it might be a peacock or it might be a squid.

Appalachian State University's 2011 Halpert Biennial with curatorial staff Brook Bower and Hank Foreman, and Juror Steven Matijcio

All systems go with William King Museum's Director of Fun, Callie Hietala at the 2016 Cherry Bounce Invitational reception, Abingdon VA.

The attendees asked intriguing questions during the opening reception hosted by Ember Gallery in Winston-Salem.

An attendee's reaction at the opening reception is captured in Katherine Hagen's photo.

Placement of form is finalized and the color is developed.

It's a rose colored overcast outlook when death is seeking.

What if rainbows are the link between heaven and hell?

Going Down debuted at Ember Gallery in Winston-Salem, NC.

Everyone wins when a piece of art gains a home. Image by Katherine Hagen.

The early stage of this piece reveals the pinkness.

This is one of the first artworks from the series.

You are in charge of making it happen. It will take your whole life.

This preliminary sketch depicts the search for the elements to various demon facial features.

The lady sees light between the moon and the stars.
mixed media on panel, 18 x 24, 2009

The campers used the shirts as painting smocks -- some more than others.

The guild wanted shirts that looked SUPER Messy.

The clients wanted something hand rendered and characteristic of Porsche -- hence the Fuchs wheel rim.

Those in Greensboro recognize the College Hill logo that's painted on the side of the building. We start the t-shirt design here with the font.

-- cranked out the design in a manner that would easily lend itself to additional colorways.

The simple drawing incorporates the original logo into the shirt image design.

The final product included the custom '10 years' on the sleeve and main image on the back.

Darkened the image, added the pitched name plate and got the green light -- off to the printers.

The Greensboro, NC patron chose to place the painting close to an ink pen drawing relative.

-- leaving behind the difficult beauty to make room for your own.
mixed media on panel, 15 x 30, 2009

Commission for an Asheville restaurant, 5ft (H) x 16ft (W)

This piece was created and donated to the 2006 "Doors Of Asheville" fund raising event for affordable housing. Here's hope that we'll stop asking for keys to doors when sometimes a door is not needed at all.

-- looking fine with all that you do have.
mixed media on panel, 17 x 11, 2009

Look your best, even when you make your exit.
mixed media on panel, 21 x 26, 2009

Nabbed Best In Show for the 2010 Juried Art Exhibit at the Randolph Arts Guild

-- drawing on the scene for this commission.

The patron kindly loaned this piece to Lumina Bar.

This is the last photo I have. Its new owner saw it before it was even framed and snatched it up. Happy home!