After a long day at work or during the weekend, I engage in such activities.

Some of my drawings become paintings, some just stay in my sketchbook, and sometimes I sell my work to new and old collectors. I am the type of artist who draws or paints many subjects, as being on the road I have only a few supplies available, so I do the best I can, and that is enough.

Discipline, techniques, playfulness, and self-expression are the engine that gets me going. When some of these aren’t there, I feel I am out of balance, but before I even get there, I paint alone. Not because I don’t love the company of others, but because I occasionally need a quiet retreat from the noise and distractions of daily life. In that peaceful space, which feels like a home of its own, my art supplies become my trusted companions. I get to know them well. They offer a comforting, non-judgmental presence, always ready to work with me and welcoming me fully into the world I am creating.

Following the release of Drawn from Life self published book I am excited to publicly announce the planning and creation of my next self-published book titled: 

The Confident Mark: 101 Ink Illustrations from Life.

Balancing a busy, travel-heavy schedule requires adapting my creative process. This new project embraces that challenge, featuring a collection of 101 illustrations drawn from life, photos, memories, and imagination, all rendered in ink and markers.

Divided into three distinct sections, this book is designed with a specific purpose: to encourage younger generations to pick up accessible, inexpensive tools and create without the fear of judgment. Art is a powerful way to cultivate self-awareness through direct observation, and my hope is that this collection will help aspiring artists build their confidence and foundational skills.

This project is a deeply exciting milestone in my ongoing journey as an artist and author, and a testament to making time for the goals that truly matter.

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After close to two years my book titled - "DRAWING FROM LIFE" A Journey of Resilience, Family and Art is now available for purchase on Amazon! It's a dream come true for me!  Hope you enjoy it! This is a way I give back to my family, friends and the art community at large to whom I am grateful from.

After being away from my studio for over five months it was time to re-set! I had left my studio very messy; things were out of place and to it was time to put order and reorganize. After accumulating 16 years' worth of supplies. I came back home with a fresh point of view.  I needed to make some needed income on my job. I made new friends on the way, sold several of my paintings and overall, it was a great successful few months. I even dedicated time to do sketches.!!

So, after coming home and taking care of chores, I decided to revamp and reorganized my studio to better serve my needs.

I feel I have successfully reconfigured my home studio to align with my artistic preferences, incorporating the following key elements:

a large easel and a smaller one, a dedicated space for life drawing and painting, an extensive pastel collection featuring hard, soft, and pastel pencils, as well as pan pastels.

Furthermore, I have allocated space for fine art drawing, sketches, and writing art notes.

My collection of art books showcasing both old and contemporary masters is prominently displayed.

An old wooden shelf showcases a selection of my favorite props accumulated over the years.

A shelf dedicated to storing pastel and drawing paper ensures that I am well-stocked for the foreseeable future.

Additionally, I have designated areas for mixed media art supplies, including oils, acrylic inks, acrylics, and watercolors.

My guitar and harmonica are also within easy reach.

To accommodate my wife's viewing preferences, I have installed a TV for watching tennis while she watches her favorite show.

An iPod stand with an old iPod enables to paint  from photographs.

The studio also features framed paintings, completed but unframed works, and a collection of charcoal, graphite, and pastel studies that serve as valuable resources for future artistic development.

I am particularly pleased with the abundance of natural light provided by a large window, and for nighttime painting, I have installed three directional lights with bulbs emitting natural light.

 
Currently, I am creating a goal board outlining my objectives for the next three years, which will help me stay focused on achieving my artistic aspirations.

With this revamped studio, I am optimistic that I will be able to produce artwork worthy of exhibition within the next few months.