I went to Home Depot this afternoon to get some replacement light bulbs, and as I was walking back to my car, I did a double-take when I saw this … I wasn’t fooled into thinking it was a real man smoking, but rather was just surprised because I hadn’t seen any window decals like … Read more
I turned on the weather news during lunch today to see if I could get any updates on these recent smoky conditions due to the wildfires in Canada. As the weather man was talking about what was on the map, some virtual pine trees appeared to his left, and then suddenly started on fire. It … Read more
I often like to use bright and bold colors in my paintings, and just in the past 24 hours I came across these azalea bushes in two different locations that really struck me with the intensity of their color. You can shop for all of the Winsor & Newton or Liquitex paint colors you want, … Read more
I was in NYC today, and as I was making my way across SoHo, I spotted this car in traffic on Broadway at Prince Street. My first thought was that it was a really cool custom paint job on a car, and I was appreciating it from an artistic point of view. But when I … Read more
I was walking around side streets to get away from the crowds at Shadfest in Lambertville when I noticed this charming little house. But as I got closer, I realized that some of the architectural details that I had seen from afar were in fact not what I thought they were. The front window (seen … Read more
The art of Jean-Michel Basquiat has become a cultural force, everything from the Brooklyn Nets using Basquiat as inspiration for basketball jerseys, to countless artists impersonating his style – or elements of his style, in their own art. For example, Basquiat was known for putting a crown in his art works, and I swear I … Read more
I saw this Poisonous Dart Frog at the Jenkinson’s Aquarium at Point Pleasant Beach in New Jersey, and was struck by the beauty of the bright colors and patterns on its body. I think I could get some ideas from these patterns for a painting, it’s certainly a striking look. They’re not just good-looking for … Read more