I'm excited to attend the 36th annual Midwest Salute to the Arts in Fairview Heights, IL this year! This festival features a Children's Gallery on Saturday and Sunday where children can select any artwork for $10. I'm donating a few of my 'Small Wonders' paintings for the gallery.

I'm just about ready to pack up for an epic arts party in Salina, Ks at The Smoky Hill River Festival. For 47 years, the folks in Salina have held the Smoky Hill River Festival in Oakdale Park and they do a great job. I had a wonderful time there last year and look forward to seeing everyone this year.

It's an exciting week here in the Ozarks! Monday was a great day to watch the solar eclipse.This weekend, it's time for the 36th Ozark Mountain UFO Conference. We'll be there, and hope to see you too.

When the subject matter for my paintings evolved into robots and outer space, I was inspired to paint New Neighbors as an homage to the Grant Wood classic. Little did I know that my painting of New Neighborswould inspire a theatrical production at Barton Community College in Great Bend, KS.

It's nearly time for one of my favorite art shows, Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair in Wichita, KS. After a hot summer, the weather appears to be cooling down a bit and the temps in Wichita are predicted to be in the 70's and 80's. Perfect for an art fair!

I've been working on a ton of new art and can't wait to display it at this show. The Wichita audience is always full of friendly, interesting people...

I recently completed our first round of larger spring art shows since the pandemic. What a hot time! The temperature was hot and so were our sales. Thank you to everyone who purchased originals or reproductions.