Various destinations
I’m particularly fond of observing the journey of people, objects and experiences over time.
A variety of events transpired over a period of years for just the right moment of convergence to happen. Then the spark of creativity was ignited, and the artwork was created. Continue reading Art on Main – Convergence Exhibition
A favorite aspect of my art is incorporating objects that people give me. They become part of the art piece just as much as the component they contributed. Additionally, people teach me new skills and lend me tools to apply to my art pieces.
This art piece incorporates materials / techniques from 8+ people, a new world record! Continue reading Part 2 & 3: “Inexplicable” is made possible by the following people…
Fresh Ideas 2023 is a juried event through the Visual Art League of Lewisville (VAL). It is the only event that accepts submissions from members AND non-members. There is no guarantee that you’ll get in as a member. Every year the number of submissions increases – this year there were over 300 submissions and about 20% made the cut.
My art, “Inexplicable” is one of them! Continue reading “Inexplicable” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater, Part 1
Tore took the photo when we visited Arkansas a few years ago. The light was just right and I couldn’t resist the opportunity to re-enact one of my favorite scenes from The Gladiator. Continue reading Elysium Fields by Tore Bellis
I just completed a new art piece, “Butterfly wings”.
Artist’s Statement:
Little tentative one, make haste and take flight with your shiny, gilded wings. While you may damage the wings along your journey you have what it takes to be courageous as a lion yet delicate and beautiful as a rose. Continue reading Little bashful one, make haste and take flight
Tore Bellis and I were scouting our next photo shoot location for an upcoming project. We ended up on this narrow paved road near the border of Oklahoma and Texas.
We passed mattresses which made me think of bed bugs. We passed piles of tires. Then we passed this recliner that had to be photographed for my ongoing Chair series. Continue reading Gently Used Furniture & Keystone Beer
Mom said I did such a good job on my previous writing assignment that she wanted to reward me with another homework assignment. I’m not sure she understands rewards. Continue reading Reading is fun! An afternoon in Royse City, Part 2
A blog post by Mortimer, a class assignment for the Creepy Doll Reform School
Last Sunday we took advantage of the spring-like weather and drove to Royse City, Texas.
Once we arrived I needed a good stretch of the legs by going to a park. Continue reading An afternoon at the park in Royse City, Texas
Written by Finnegan for a class assignment at the Reform School for Creepy Dolls
Mom normally takes my older brother, Percival on grand adventures. But this time she told me to gather my things for an adventure. She even let me pick which town we’d visit. What I didn’t know, it would turn in to HOMEWORK. This is my report on my adventure in Pilot Point, Texas. I hope you enjoy. Love, Finn. Continue reading Finnegan visits Pilot Point, Texas!
big bertha's adventures 