Although I have experimented with watercolor pencils in the past, I’ve not worked with them purposefully, that is until last week. Prior to my purchase of Faber-Castell pencils two weeks ago, I experimented with Pro-Art pencils. Those familiar with this medium of work will undoubtedly recognize the superiority of the former over the latter. In my humble opinion, “You get what you pay for” certainly applies. I’d like to share a few observations of my recent endeavors and encou

On February 15, 2026, I had the opportunity to listen to chamber music performed by the Kim Quartet at the First Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. The concert was originally scheduled to take place at the Dallas Main Library; however, there was an issue with the piano at the original site. Consequently, the venue was relocated to the church. What does this have to do with art, one might ask? Please keep reading. The Stewpot is one of the First Presbyterian Church’s outr

I often wonder if other individuals encounter difficulties when deciding what to sketch, draw, or paint, or is it just me? Although I...

In late 2024, there was a call for artists to display their works in support of a city sponsored event in Carrollton, Texas. The event...

I have always had an appreciation for art, be it a master’s work or street art. Throughout my career as a military musician and then a post-secondary writing instructor, painting, sketching, and drawing were never components of my wheelhouse. However, when I began writing children’s books, I decided to illustrate them myself. Needless to say, I began my endeavors in visual art. Other than the required art classes in junior high school, I never studied formally as an artist. S