Making the Greek Gods cool again

I don’t like talking about politics and religion, but I’ve noticed that Western art and Western culture are severely lacking in schools nowadays. If it weren’t for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I don’t think most kids would even know about the Greek Gods and Goddesses. However, I don’t bitch. If I see a problem,… Continue reading Making the Greek Gods cool again

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Artists are like Lesser Gods

Artists are like Lesser Gods, creating worlds that peoples will remember hundreds of years after the artist’s death. How many little girls have spent years in the worlds of Tchaikovsky? In the Nutcracker or Swan Lake? How many smart high school kids got stoned and talked about visiting Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights? Or Boris… Continue reading Artists are like Lesser Gods

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I’ll let you in on a secret

I’m going to let you in on a secret. I don’t know what I’m doing half the time. Actually, half the time? Heh. That’s generous. Most of the time. And I’m not talking about watercolors. I’m talking about life. The thing is, neither does anyone else. We’re all just winging it. Life doesn’t come with… Continue reading I’ll let you in on a secret

Life is teamwork

When was the last time you expressed gratitude towards another person? I’m grateful I have a supportive wife, who’s also my number one fan and number one critic. I’m grateful I have a son that’s in his mid-20s and is completely independent. I also think, where would I be today if Allie never approached me… Continue reading Life is teamwork

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On Flamenco guitars, Mistresses, and the Spanish Inquisition

It’s pretty sad that most Westerners know nothing about Western civilization. Schools nowadays are so much more into indoctrination than actually teaching kids anything useful. Culture is everything. Well, not quite everything. You gotta know some math and science and other shit. But as an artist, when people talk about culture, I’m happy. So, let… Continue reading On Flamenco guitars, Mistresses, and the Spanish Inquisition

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