My Stool Sample A Close Look At My Odd Humor!

I thought I would show all of you how my "Stool Sample" came out and take a close look at it.Lol , I decided to do this little painting this morning just for a good laugh, hope it worked! You all know how weird I am.
Here is a link again to my website to see other odd work of mine www.paintingmaniac.com

Sideshow series WIP "The Taming Of The Giant Bunnies"

I started this today. It's a work in progress. The first painting in my sideshow series. "The Taming Of The Giant Bunnies" 24x30 Oil

I will post the completed painting in a few days. Thanks for looking!

The Oddities Of Life And New Sideshow In The Works

For years and years I have always been intrigued with odd things and odd people, I should just say the oddities of life. I always loved going to the circus and state fair sideshows, and in my "Star" chart it says I am a collector of Misfit's. Well it seems to be coming all together now that I start a new series called "The Sideshow" it will have a subtitle for each individual one and all my sideshows will be made up. I start the first today which is already sketched out called' The Taming Of The Giant Bunnies" I will post the progress here. I have many others in mind to follow.

If anyone has any input on some interesting ideas for the series let me know. The painting above is a sort of attempt from a few years ago with a similar thought, it's called "The Contortionist" Stay tuned for upcoming additions to my new series .

My Brain Off The Internet And The result of Road Hogs

January was a very productive month. It's only the 27th of January and I already have completed 10 paintings mostly miniatures but a few large ones also. Earlier this week our internet went out for a WHOLE day lol, and this is what I came up with to keep my mind busy "Stick Figure 1"

It almost looks like I was trying to get a satelite signal or something with this piece.


A few days before I was in the car with my daughter and witnessed so many Road Hogs and people cutting other driver's off and came up with this painting called "Road Hog" which I eventually painted the next day.

A few weeks ago I was on a potato head binge! I did 5 in all! It was almost like an addiction and had to stop myself after the 5th dose. Here was the outcome:There are 2 misfit potato heads,sweet potato,cowboy potato head and Tater Tots.

Thanks for taking a look into my world! There were a few more which are on my website at www.paintingmaniac.com

Billy The Kid A Painting From Beginning To End

This was a 4 day painting which I documented everyday with the progress. It is 24x30 oil.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4 Completed Painting

Is Art A Luxury Item Or A Necessity ? Plus Other Random Thoughts on Art

Happy New Year artist's and art lovers! This is my first blog of the New Year.

I wanted to discus art as a luxury or a necessity and other art thoughts. I think this important since most think it's a luxury item. I will be adding in new works of mine from the past couple of months also . This is all just my personal view and I welcome feedback on this subject from others whether you are an artist or not.

"Fast Food Nightmare"


Many think art is a luxury item. I guess it can be looked at that way in this economy if compared to needing food and shelter. But I really think art is a necessity , not only because it's a need for me to paint it being an artist but it defines our times and records what life is like in different years for all of us. It also can give beauty to ones life and add laughter (which is what I like to do).

"Sushi Bar"

Another necessity I feel for art, is the design aspect. It takes an artist mind to design contemporary furniture, planes,houses,eyeglasses and everything else that exists in our lives. What is a good movie without art? I think many individuals have a starving imagination and art is also a good way to reach out for something that fulfills it.

"Mr. Cooper's Spinach Farm" and yes it's Anderson Cooper

"The Fruit Collector 2"

Here is a thought to the artist's out there that are feeling discouraged because of the economy, Keep creating! Don't stop! It's literally survival of the fittest in this market. The one's who keep up doing their art will be way ahead of you if you stop. If you have a job that you feel is keeping you from doing your art. Set aside a few precious hours to keep creating. If it is a calling, it is then a necessity for balance in one's life.

"Camel Toe Juice"

So thanks for reading my blog of random thought's on art. Visit my website if you would like to see more of my work at www.paintingmaniac.com

"Protecting Baby 8-The Safety Gate"