Erica Herd has a one-woman show called “Alzheimer’s Blues” running in New York City and surrounding ‘burbs. She asked me to create some art for her new website ericaherd.com and I was happy to comply. I noticed a strong resemblance … Continue reading →

Some of the photos from the first digital camera are pretty awful. It becomes a challenge to brighten them up, to remove harsh black spots and outlines. The cameras I use now take so much better photos, but I cannot … Continue reading →

There are moments of grace, when one is given the inspiration and the ability to achieve the idea that was dreamed. Mary’s Sister was such a moment. Maybe all those times of plugging away at the most tedious and insignificant … Continue reading →

Although this photograph was taken in a less than ideal setting, I did not toss it out. I prefer to enhance such images, if possible. By removing the distracting background, and replacing it with a country scene, this setting now … Continue reading →

The rocking of the boat was my salt water cradle driving out all troubles, deadlines, and phonecalls, inserting wave laps, susurrating palms, and creaking wooden joists. Moonlight bathed my face through the open port. Were there old tales of bad … Continue reading →

I invite you to sit on the porch of Mi Tierra restaurant In San Antonio, Texas. Before long, you will be serenaded by strolling mariachis, those guitar-strumming, cornet-playing, singing men dressed in their gaucho finery, just as they did for … Continue reading →

Taylor is the daughter of a friend of mine. She needed a poster for her part in a talent show on the last day of school. Taylor’s original idea was to copy the art  from the music CD.  I had … Continue reading →

The wine, bread, and cheese, introductions, conversations, stories of travels came spiced with libations. The salad was tasty with laughter for dressing. The clinking of silverware echoed a blessing. While savory sides met up with the meat, our lingering sighs … Continue reading →

Mimes, like many painted face clowns, have enjoyed less than open-arms welcome in recent years. But I know a mime, and a kinder, more empathetic person does not exist. Children are especially fond of her act, maybe their communication skills … Continue reading →

Rada

Kenneth Sibbett’s first novel, “Killer of Angels” deals with a psychotic murderer. My cover design shows a handsome fellow, little angel children reflected in his sunglasses. Even though the subject matter is gruesome, it feels like this illustration was able … Continue reading →