I’ve been keeping busy—mostly in good ways! Lately, I’ve been deep into programming, setting up the food bank server, configuring it, and getting MS-SQL up and running with the latest data backup. Yesterday, I tackled PDF report processing for all the workstations, and today has been about cleaning up various odds and ends. On the personal side, I’ve been sorting out insurance issues related to transitioning from standard health insurance to Medicare, rounding up all my info

I’m pumped to get my ROLI Piano and Airwave MIDI devices soon—this thing is next-level! Here’s why it’s so amazing: 🎹 Color-coded keys...

Today marks my first attempt at using the BEHR 2025 colors  I’ve chosen for this week’s painting! I’m starting with Dark Sapphire...

Bob’s painting looked great on his entryway walls! I think he liked it—at least, I hope so! But hey, it’s the thought that counts, right?...

This week's project has been a real pain in the neck—literally! I’m installing a new HVAC return vent in the ceiling of my bonus room...

We’ve all seen those Elvis paintings from the early ’70s—Elvis on a black velvet canvas, bursting with bright, gaudy colors. Enough to...

I really love the first painting below done by Pollock. But, I am thinking of changing the green color he used to a different shade, or...

It was too cold in my attic for painting—the low temperatures were slowing the drying process, and my hands were freezing. Sigh... So...

I always enjoyed looking at the Serta Sheep pictured in their commercials! They crack me up!!! About a month ago, I noticed I had an...

Comparing version #1 with #2 really highlights the differences and how the painting evolved. Just before adding the lighter shades of...

I'm in the final stages of my second painting, but I’ve hit a bit of a creative block—it’s feeling too drab and needs a little more...

I’m so impressed with how the canvas turned out! I used a palette knife to drizzle tan, white, and black paint onto the canvas. I spread...

I'm running into some issues getting the BEHR Premium Alkyd Enamel Base Tint paint they used to create my Cyan and Yellow shades....

Take a look at this post only if you promise to visit my Contact page and send me your thoughts on it—I’d love to hear your feedback! ...

Using the theory from the previous post, about Complements, Analogous, and Tetradic (yes, that's a new word!) colors, I created the two...

Color theory can feel overwhelming for everyone—myself included! Here's how I approached selecting the final two colors for my test...

Success! The painting experiment is off the ground! I made a trip to Home Depot today and picked up four cans of BEHR PREMIUM Urethane...

I initially thought I could water down acrylic paints to achieve the same flowing strokes as Pollock, but I quickly realized that...

I find it curious that artists working in this style or movement rarely discuss topics like complementary colors, discordant tones, or...

Christmas Eve is here once again—a time to reflect and cherish those we hold dear. As the new year approaches, let’s aim to make it our...