Monthly Archives: June 2009

Obsessive thoughts

Posted on June 24, 2009 by admin

I painted this illustration years ago for Psychology Today. Scientists created a study based on the idea that once you tell someone NOT to think about a particular object, the subject will promptly only be able to think about that … Continue reading →

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Potholders

Posted on June 12, 2009 by admin

Does this bring back childhood memories? Do you remember making these potholders? The other day while driving down my street I spied four early elementary-age children huddled around a homemade stand with a handpainted sign advertising their potholders for sale. … Continue reading →

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Cooking up a storm

Posted on June 11, 2009 by admin

This is a vintage illustration of  mine that I did for a computer magazine—back when pc’s were huge and hulking and it was a novel idea to have one in your kitchen. My favorite part of this illustration was the … Continue reading →

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Vision is everything

Posted on June 10, 2009 by admin

I wanted to make a piece of art for a neat young graduate who kindly served as a model in some of my illustrations within the last few years so I started a collage with an old 45 label I … Continue reading →

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Observing artists as they create

Posted on June 2, 2009 by admin

This past Sunday I had the opportunity to sit, listen to & draw one of my favorite pianists. I had so much fun listening to her play some of my favorite tunes on a glorious grand piano. I’ve always loved … Continue reading →

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