These are roughly 1.5 hour studies from sittings at The Art Spirit Gallery in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The flesh tones actually have more color than I am able to translate in these photos – but…

I don’t like writing in this hotel room. The computer table is directly in front of a big ass mirror. You sit down after a long week, pour yourself a libation and start to ponder…

There are people in this class that use blues and greens and purples in places I don’t understand – but I like it.  Tomorrow …. I feel purple coming on… Comments 1 Response to Day…

…or perhaps just a bit more in control.  I laid in the shadow, added the light, and froze in a coma-like state of confusion.  Eventually I thawed out and made a few strokes.  Direction from…

Wisconsin smells a bit like cow poop.  I should be used to that, but there’s something about the humidity that gives it an extra aromatic punch.  Still, it’s quite pretty here, and when the wind…

I’ll be back in Coeur d’Alene in June.  Please, come sit for me…. 732.233.5614 Comments 3 Responses to Back to Coeur d’Alene @ The Art Spirit Gallery congrats!!! Posted by mimi · via kellysullivanfineart.com ·…

I found myself alone in an Atlanta hotel room on my 47th birthday. I was at a portrait conference. I sent myself there as a gift – to myself.  I felt overwhelmed by the 800 attendees…

For years we have discussed the coming of “the bad fairy”. We were told this “bad fairy” would come and kiss our precious daughter on the forehead on her thirteenth birthday, and our sweet Aidan…

I took a class awhile back and left feeling frustrated and confused.  I loved the rich texture and thick humanity of my Russian teacher – but I didn’t understand most of what he was yelling…

A spark to a flicker, a flicker to a flame. The flame might just set you on fire! …Hot coals hold great potential, but without some fresh air and a bit of prodding they just…