quirky characters

Ha! I thought that might catch your attention. And it's not in the least bit untrue. Last night, the hubby and I dined on baked MahiMahi fish tacos on whole wheat tortillas with beautiful diced tomatoes, cabbage and lime zest garnish. The only part of the meal I actually paid for was the 99 cent side of noodles (Lipton, baby) Now, not all of this was found in the trash. The tortillas, and the veggies, even the lime was bought with WIC's new fresh produce checks. For those of you not on WIC...Read Full Story

Sal is about 30 or so, a Guido from my predominately Italian neighborhood of Carroll Gardens. I've known him for years. I wouldn't consider us friends, but there's something I like about the guy. He used to hang at at a place called the Red Room at 4Th and Court street. That's where all the goomba kids used to hang out. Most were wanna-be mobsters. Some were the real deal. The older ones were. I won't name names, because I cherish my life. Anyhow. He walks into Angry Wades the other night...Read Full Story

For the creative person This article serves only to illustrate my participation in this mad but wonderful profession over many years of dedicated practice I have learned to share the many aspects of art in general and character art in particular, being true to ourselves and not slaves to trends gives us the ability to still be contemporary, but like the impressionists go against the “norm” as it were. Abstract landscapes seem to be in vogue at the moment and before that abstract shapes and...Read Full Story

You know these are just personal images and text that i have put together to share,with people but it's often the case that it's better to give than to receive, and when you get something back well it makes your efforts seem worth while. If only one person "you" maybe is informed or pleased you have made a connection,you click me and i click you it's how communication is done. This way i share my paintings and thoughts,the internet can then be a virtual Gallery where you stroll around and if...Read Full Story

Like anything of note..eg ROME it wasn't made in a bloody day! Looking through these one day masterpeices, it becomes apparent why most decent thing's take a little longer..it's a bit like you think you sound like Pavaroti when your singing along in the car but sadly to everyone else you don't..probably because he's spent years working and training his voice,but you instantly strike sound,and think how hard can it be, huh. Everybodies an artist RIGHT! Maybe genuine struggling artists out...Read Full Story