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Abstract painting has been a life-long pursuit for me.   In abstract painting, there is usually no imagery for the viewer to latch onto, no horizon, no beginning and no end.   To me, the question is not whether a painting is a good rendition of a cow, or a true likeness of a person, but rather whether it's enjoyable and more importantly, inspiring to look at.   I paint abstract pictures because all realistic painting, when honestly analyzed, is nothing more than color and form put together in a way that allows the brain to recognize it as an object.   Take away the story in a...more
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A Year Later

November 21st, 2008

The last blog I made was a year ago when we were about to move to Venice. Since that time we have done it, my wife has become a citizen of Italy, and I have painted a bunch of pictures here, most of which are posted on my site here. When we were pl... 

On the verge of history

November 4th, 2007

Bretheren, I am on the verge of an historic event, that being moving to Venice. I am getting rid of most of my junk, quitting my law practice, and going with my wife and two dogs to Venice. The more informed of you may ask: "but Venice is sinking, ...