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First Saturday at Gallery 55

July 6th from 4-6:30 pm I will be joining the Gallery 55 as a member with my original pastel paintings, specializing in wildlife and...

Sign up for the "Tour"

Hey Artists, Artisans, and Creative Folks. I am among the people that exhibit work at McCall Made and I am also involved in an exciting...

The Reunion

The 50-year reunion for Windsor Forest High School in Savannah, Georgia was not held due to Covid. So, my two best friends, Robin...

Mid-February and Signs of Spring

I post this every year around this time. It is the first indication that winter is losing its grip and spring will eventually arrive. I...

Variation on a Classic Fly

The Classic Golden Ribbed Hare's Ear fly pattern does not have a bead and does not use any flash. The addition of a tungsten bead, with...

The Rotten Egg . . . .

Well, if the saying is true, then as the last one in, I must be the rotten egg. I have set a goal for myself this year that I may not...

And the Flies keep on Coming

This is just a short note this week on my next fly. This is a classic and one that works in so many places. Got to go fishing this week...

Art and the Art of Tying

This year I have decided to try something new and go back to working with colored pencils. I first fell in love with colored pencils...

Skiing with your Dog

We are very fortunate in McCall, that many of the ski trails in our area allow dogs. Cross country skiing with a dog is so much fun for...

You Couldn't Make it . . . .

So, I was hoping to encourage everyone to try to participate in this year’s Shop Local Shop Late event in McCall. My work is at McCall...

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Thanksgiving Dinner that is. And the uninvited guest was Covid. Thankfully, we were not planning on spending Thanksgiving with a group...

When the Pond Sings

I love water. I have always enjoyed living near water, enjoying the variety of sights and sounds. This pond that I view on an almost...

It's an Omen

It is a first, there were Snow Geese on the pond, which is now 3 days later totally frozen over. I think they may have been a harbinger...

Celebrating my Ancestors

Leave it up to a country that is full of the descendants (or current) of people that traveled halfway across the world to get away from...

First Snow

We have had a fall that felt like summer but this morning was cold and totally socked in with rain, fog and cold. Over ½ inch of rain...

In the Net

This is the last of the pastels that I created last season. (I am a fall/winter creative person). I just returned from the trip that...

Long Video - Short Blob

Exceptional fisherperson, I am not but every now and then I get my moment. This one is very special for several reasons. One, my...

Fluorescent Pink Sunset

The summer seemed like we were going to escape another bad smoke season, but this August and September brought thunderstorms, lightning,...

My Artwork on Coffee Mugs

Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, I have made up some coffee mugs featuring some of my artwork that is unique to McCall. It is...

Appreciating Every Minute

I am very fortunate to return from a 7-day backpacking, fishing trip. Due to a series of health issues this is the first time I have...

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