Because of the work I do and my creative interests, many people assume that I've always lived in a city ... at least until they hear my accent.But that is not the case. I grew up on a dirt road in southern Oklahoma surrounded by wooded hills, streams, pasture land, and peanut farms. Our 20-acre … Continue reading A country boy with a window to the world
Productive Pessimism/Redemptive Realism: Art with Purpose
Bear with me on this one … I am wrestling with a challenging idea – productive pessimism. I know, pessimism is a negative word and it may be too strong, but I am trying it out. Could pessimism every be a good thing? Perhaps “redemptive realism” would capture what I am trying to say. However, … Continue reading Productive Pessimism/Redemptive Realism: Art with Purpose
Paint, Emotion and Creative Energy
Everyone seems to have an opinion about the print hanging in the foyer of my office at New Orleans Seminary. I’ve heard many people express their feelings about this painting. Some love it. Others hate it. The print was made from an oil painting of an urban scene. Though somewhat abstract nature, the setting is … Continue reading Paint, Emotion and Creative Energy
