COLORFUL BUILDINGS

COLORFUL BUILDINGS

I have always been fascinated with the colorful buildings in the world. These buildings can be found in many major cities in the US. California, Florida, Arizona to name a few. France and Italy are known to have some of the most colorful displays of houses along with...
FROZEN IN TIME

FROZEN IN TIME

Florals have been a popular subject for artists for centuries. From Monet’s Gardens to VanGogh’s Sunflowers, we have enjoyed this subject as much as it has been painted. I had the challenge of painting a floral, after the passing of a friend’s...
ONLINE ART EXHIBIT

ONLINE ART EXHIBIT

Due to the COVID 19 shutdown, many have relied on social media streaming to keep active during this pandemic. Many local artist were scheduled for art shows at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center with mine being March and April. Unfortunately this shutdown has...
LOCAL ART ON DISPLAY

LOCAL ART ON DISPLAY

Did you know that local art is always on display at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center in downtown Marion IL? If you didn’t, now you know! Many very talented artists and photographers have displayed at the MCCC over the years. I was honored with an invitation...
OLD AND ABANDONED

OLD AND ABANDONED

There’s just something about old rusty things. At first glance, you might think of it’s a piece of junk that was abandoned and left to litter the environment. That’s partly right. Let’s go just a bit further with this concept. What is...
STREET MUSICIANS

STREET MUSICIANS

Street musicians or street performers, are generally people who perform in public places for gratuities. Perhaps some think these people are homeless, but many in fact are not. Granted though, most are below the poverty line. Many use the donations as their main...