Author Archives: Jeff

Sunday Excursions

For inspiration, Sallie & I have taken to going for short drives in and around the Valley of the Sun on Sunday afternoons. Sallie is my 1 and a half year old Borzoi. She is a beautiful and friendly dog and I am lucky she is in my life. She has been a big part [...]

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Life after Canada

It has been two weeks ince I moved back to the US. I am really enjoying life in Arizona although my studio is still not set up. The last few weeks have been busy settling into my new space and getting used to the area. Everything is new from buying furniture and everyday items for [...]

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Moving forward

It’s interesting how 30 years can come and go and then one day yo decide it’s time to move on. You start to create a list of things that you need to do and then you start to work your way down the list. That’s the robotic side of moving. The emotional side is a [...]

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Vanity galleries and the path not taken

There seems to be more vanity galleries and galleries for hire these days. Guess it is just a reflection of current economic conditions or is it another opportunity for people to make money on artists looking for a venue to show their work. Let’s face it. There is an amazing number of talented people out [...]

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Welcome 2012

OK the holidays have come and gone and it’s been great having my mom visiting from Florida. It’s also been nice taking some time off to be with her and also to give Sallie time to have company around during the day. But enough time sitting around, watching movies, eating…I am antsy to get back [...]

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End of year thoughts

It’s a quiet morning after the hoopla of the holidays are over. Friends and family are in their own houses relaxing and enjoying some personal time after the eating, drinking and present exchanges. My dog Sallie is enjoying one of her bones she got for xmas. She is really going at it and having a [...]

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The Life of an Artist is a Constant Process

    Every once in a while I need to step back and re-evaluate my career as an artist and review my work. The life of an artist is a passion for me. I love to paint but as with all things life gets in the way sometimes….or at least I let it get in [...]

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Scottsdale is a great place to visit

I just came back from a very exciting trip to the southwest. On my travels I was able to stay at a really funky hotel called the Valley Ho. Built in the 1950′s this hotel has an historic past that is intertwined with Hollywood. Many stars escaped to the desert of Arizona and made the [...]

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