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An artist at peace with seeing things differently, a husband blessed to be so influenced by another loving human soul, a simple man diligently struggling with some paradigm for becoming a better human, and a fervent advocate for the Oxford comma.
"Brigid" (9" x 12" ink and colored pencil). #blueskyart #drawing #ink #coloredpencil #abstractexpressionist #figurative
January 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM
"Brigid" (9" x 12" ink and colored pencil). #blueskyart #drawing #ink #coloredpencil #abstractexpressionist #figurative
"Alessia" (9" x 12" ink and colored pencil). #blueskyart #drawing #ink #abstractexpressionist #figurative
January 23, 2026 at 4:39 PM
"Alessia" (9" x 12" ink and colored pencil). #blueskyart #drawing #ink #abstractexpressionist #figurative
Some stream of consciousness, a #2 pencil, and a scrap piece of paper. It's the "ugly phase" but a start. #blueskyart #pencil #sketch #brainstorming #artidea
January 18, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Some stream of consciousness, a #2 pencil, and a scrap piece of paper. It's the "ugly phase" but a start. #blueskyart #pencil #sketch #brainstorming #artidea
Self portrait in ink. A rather charitable rendering. I hate to think there was vanity in it. Instead, I tell myself I was just too lazy to accurately detail the map life has left on my face and the complex character there 😁 #blueskyart #drawing #ink #figurative #sketch
January 17, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Self portrait in ink. A rather charitable rendering. I hate to think there was vanity in it. Instead, I tell myself I was just too lazy to accurately detail the map life has left on my face and the complex character there 😁 #blueskyart #drawing #ink #figurative #sketch
Untitled (11" x 14" water-soluble wax pastels on paper). Must get a better photo. #blueskyart #drawing #abstractexpressionist #figurative
January 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Untitled (11" x 14" water-soluble wax pastels on paper). Must get a better photo. #blueskyart #drawing #abstractexpressionist #figurative
Brainstorming with markers. Might be a paintable.
January 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Brainstorming with markers. Might be a paintable.
"You wouldn't happen to have this in a smaller size, would you?"
December 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"You wouldn't happen to have this in a smaller size, would you?"
Messing around with pastels. It's been a while.
December 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Messing around with pastels. It's been a while.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Study in colored pencil for "Woman With a Cat" #blueskyart #abstract #expressionist #figurative #coloredpencil
December 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Study in colored pencil for "Woman With a Cat" #blueskyart #abstract #expressionist #figurative #coloredpencil
December 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
December 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
December 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
December 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"Cocteau". Quick graphite sketch.
December 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
"Cocteau". Quick graphite sketch.
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Second of two Christmas cards for this year. Watercolor and ink.
December 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Second of two Christmas cards for this year. Watercolor and ink.
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One of two Christmas cards for this year. Mixed media and some reluctant digital refinement.
December 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
One of two Christmas cards for this year. Mixed media and some reluctant digital refinement.
Study for "Ascetic" in colored pencil.
December 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Study for "Ascetic" in colored pencil.
Study for "Sebastian" in colored pencil.
December 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Study for "Sebastian" in colored pencil.
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Aargh... It's beyond my control. All efforts to deter this creature from behaving like a cat are futile. #Christmastree #cat
December 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Aargh... It's beyond my control. All efforts to deter this creature from behaving like a cat are futile. #Christmastree #cat
"Woman With a Head Kerchief" (16" x 20" oil on canvas ). #blueskyart #painting #figurative #abstract-expressionist
December 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
"Woman With a Head Kerchief" (16" x 20" oil on canvas ). #blueskyart #painting #figurative #abstract-expressionist
"Cafe Vermont" (18" x 24" oil on canvas ). #blueskyart #painting #figurative #abstract-expressionist
December 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
"Cafe Vermont" (18" x 24" oil on canvas ). #blueskyart #painting #figurative #abstract-expressionist
Aargh... It's beyond my control. All efforts to deter this creature from behaving like a cat are futile. #Christmastree #cat
December 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Aargh... It's beyond my control. All efforts to deter this creature from behaving like a cat are futile. #Christmastree #cat
"Screaming Bride" (8" x 10" graphite on paper). Not your typical wedding pic. Not your typical wedding. #blueskyart #sketch #graphite #figurative
December 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"Screaming Bride" (8" x 10" graphite on paper). Not your typical wedding pic. Not your typical wedding. #blueskyart #sketch #graphite #figurative
"Alone Together" (16" x 20" oil on canvas ). #blueskyart #painting #figurative #abstract-expressionist
December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Alone Together" (16" x 20" oil on canvas ). #blueskyart #painting #figurative #abstract-expressionist