Matlacha has long had a fascination with mermaids. All seafaring cultures have mermaid tales. Although today Matlacha Island is an enclave of visual artists, musicians and authors, the people of our tiny island have made their living from fishing and boating since the sands of Matlacha were dredged up from the bottom of Matlacha Pass way [...]
I am currently working on a series of 16 alcohol-based paintings, but as soon as I’m done, I’m tossing out the paints and going back to my beloved acrylics for good! Artists have known for decades that painting with oils poses certain hazards. There’s lead in white paints and the cadmiums that give reds and yellows [...]
Today I want to tell you about a book I had the pleasure of illustrating. It’s titled Frebie Dog Tales (The New Mailman, The Dog Catcher and the Judge). It’s a children’s book written by Betty Reese Freberg, a Christian speaker, teacher, filmmaker and author. Betty afforded me the rare privilege and honor of providing the [...]
