Intrusions of Culture (Blog)

As Paul Harvey used to say, "and now...the rest of the story." [...]

It was happening without me even knowing it. I was so focused on my painting that I didn't realize that I was the subject. [...]

The first thing that comes to mind is that I like the attention. At first glance that seems rather immature, like a toddler throwing spaghetti on the floor for a reaction [...]

They even named three newly born goats after us. Here's hoping that Lon, Qiang and Kent are alive and well, and not on a menu somewhere. [...]

As I learned, out in dry west Texas, a trough without a float is about as useful as a saddle without a horse. [...]

My list of comparisons and motivations between painting and fishing. [...]

It seems to me that most outdoor paintings have at least two stories to tell [...]

"I hope you don't think this is weird but I was just sketching beach scenes and thought you might like to have this." [...]

Cool Water, written by Bob Nolan in 1936 and recorded by Robbins in 1959. [...]

Research has found that creative outlets like painting and other art forms can improve cognitive function [...]

I didn't know what to say. I mean, other than paid demos, no one had ever offered me money for painting in public. [...]

If you have never experienced seeing an ocean of blue on dry land for as-far-as the eye can see, I highly recommend planning a day trip my part of Texas this spring [...]

In case you were wondering, yes, Texas does have mountains. Real ones. [...]

Floating through Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park should be a bucket list item for any Texan that takes their citizenship seriously. [...]

Personally I don't consider either to be more or less valuable than the other. I prefer to think of them the same way I think of music, which is either live, or in studio. [...]

Let's be honest, with no offense to the homeless, I look like I could be somewhat residence-challenged. [...]

That chapter in my life arrived in the form of unbearable grief after the loss of my youngest daughter Shelli in 1990. [...]

I think I've accumulated enough experiences along the way that I can share a few with you. [...]

This painting took about two hours to complete, but its journey began over thirty years ago. [...]

my mind quickly recalled the works of artists Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and-the-like, which helped to reassure that yes, you can be both an artist and a real man. [...]