While still engaged, my future wife (Kate) decided we should make a table using a door as the table top. We’ve since collaborated on a …
2012
Root of Jesse
In Romans 15:12 the apostle Paul quotes the prophet Isaiah saying, “There shall come the root of Jesse, and He who arises to rule over …
Homemade Christmas Tree
I like traditions. In our first year of marriage we were given a free Christmas tree as a gift from the farm where we had …
Table Made From Pallets
Half a year ago my wife and I celebrated our second anniversary by driving from Pennsylvania to Utah and back. We had plenty of time …
Logo Tutorial #2: Vector Victory
Let me reiterate that these articles on logo design are targeting those with very little knowledge about logos and especially design. So we’re going to …
Quotes by Thomas Kinkade
Given the recent death of Thomas Kinkade, I had been reflecting on his life as an artist and collecting my thoughts with the goal of …
Realism and Abstraction
I like to think I’ve grown wiser over the years. It would be a sad commentary on my life if that was not the case. …
Death by Undo
Last night I came to a conclusion. I believe any talent and boldness I may have had with the brush and the pencil have been …
Logo Tutorial #1: No Photos, Please
The world of advertising is an ever-changing and expanding field. One thing that has remained constant is the need for logos. They’ve been around for …
The Artist’s Experience
In today’s society, much emphasis is placed on experience. We hear phrases like, “Well, it turns out I was horrible at volleyball, but I had …