• Good Reception

    I’ve got a lot of Art to transport across the state of Iowa next week. I’ve got a solo show opening at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa on Monday, September 14th. We’ll have a reception from 7-8:30. I’ll be there all shiny and polished and ready to meet you. Who knows… I may even…

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  • Murder of One

    I haven’t been painting much since my move back to the home studio (read as “the basement”). I’ve been doing a lot of sketching however.  Last night I finally decided to drag my sorry arse off the couch and work. This adaptation of an earlier sketch is the result. I think I may leave it…

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  • How’s that for a surprise?

    Found out I’d made the cover of this month’s Pulse magazine when I saw it sitting on the paper rack at a local coffee shop, Mars Cafe. Well ain’t that somethin’. Cheers, R

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  • A Work of Lilliputian Proportions or GO HAWKS!

    So here’s a little fella I just finished up this morning. For those of you who don’t know this is Kinnick  Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Big place. Much football. Go Hawks… and all that kindof thing. I went to school there for a semester and it was only one class. You can expect just…

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  • A Little Class

    After a brief hiatus (hey we ALL need a vacation from time to time) Wednesday’s painting group will recommence next week at Studio 405 in the Fitch building, downtown DesMoines.  6-8pm.  Bring black & white acrylic paint, brushes, and something to paint on. I’ve got extra materials if anyone needs.  $20 per session.  Be prepared…

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  • Fitch Open House – The Aftermath

    Just wanted to post a quick note to say a huge THANK YOU!! to everyone who came out to the open studio event last Friday.  It was all in all a great success.  A ton of people through the doors.  Studio 405 was rocking steady most of the evening.  I barely got a chance to…

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