How Far I Have Come!

Throwback Thursday!

I really have had only one career since 1980...

so it is fun for me to reflect on my progress!

Like, any artist, it is a joy to see how your style has developed and changed!

Now almost forty years later...Yes in 2020...40 YEARS!

I reflect on so many images that I created.

The Old Bing Crosby Ranch

I can now say "I really did it MY way"!

The style of "Americana" that I started with....

 has always been popular and

 will be for many more generations to come.

I twisted the style over the years and developed my own.

I think that is the real key for artists to be successful today.

The detail, fun, a puzzle like style really intrigues many people and me!

Many of the GREAT Americana Folk Artists are now gone but the style lives on.

Only a few artists today spend the amount of time on the detail and story telling.

One painting can take over six to twelve weeks alone.

Home Portrait of Football Star Dan Fouts 

Spending time painting in public is a real plus!!

I suggest artists take the time and paint in 

local coffee shops, restaurant lobbies, and campgrounds, etc!

The owners love it!

People love watching you paint live...it also builds confidence and courage!

Besides ...you may sell a piece!

 So many people always enjoyed watching me paint in the gallery!

Look at all that BROWN hair!!

OH MY!

The photo below was taken in the late eighties inside the

Soda Creek Gallery in Sisters, Oregon!

A massive NEW project is under way for my 40th Celebration!

Yes the project will take the next couple of years!

You know me ! I thrive off of huge projects!

Have a Wonderful Day!

Your Artist Friend in the Wilds!

Jennifer

& 

Max