Incarnation (2004)

Here is the next in my series of Christmas poems.  The subject of this one is the way in which God, in the Incarnation, though possessing unlimited freedom of choice, limited himself to one particular set of human characteristics to give his son Jesus.

Christ the Meteor (2003)

I'm not going to get a new Christmas poem composed this year, so I'm going through my old files and digging out some older ones.  This is the one I wrote for Christmas, 2003.

Homeless Pastor

Why does this guy threaten me so much?

Why does Vincent Pannizzo get under my skin?

Answer:  Because he makes my own life and witness look incredibly wimpy by comparison.



Here is another article on Vincent and his ministry.

The Finished Tattoo

I blogged here and here about the tattoo I was getting.

Well, it is finally finished!

Props to Adam Brooks at Suicide Kings Tattoo in Canton, Michigan, for this fine work!

"St. Adam" - Simulated Stained Glass Painting

This is a totally new kind of painting for me.  It doesn't take me as long as a traditional portrait in oils would.  This one was very experimental, and should I do more paintings in this style, I will know what pitfalls to avoid.

The medium is acrylic ink on panel.  The size is 16" wide by 20" high.

Ever Love - Best of Show!

I am thrilled to report that my recently completed oil painting, "Ever Love", won the Best of Show Award at the SOAA "Art at the Museum" show! 

This show runs through October 27th, and includes a wide range of excellent art from many different artists, so if you are local, come on out and have a look!

Michigan Artist Candy Draper!

I have met more great visual artists this year than in my entire previous life combined.  I am not sure of all the reasons for this, but it is a huge blessing to me!

The latest artist I've met is Candy Draper, a fellow Metro Detroit painter.  I found out about her because of an art show we are both entering in nearby Hazel Park, Michigan.

Candy is influenced by the art of Jackson Pollock.  But she has her own style.  Several different styles, in fact.  I was smitten by her work when I first saw it, and am happy to say that I now have a few of her paintings in my collection!

Here is the first work I ever saw of Candy's, which I bought yesterday.  It is 24" x 36", and I entitled, Monster Under My Bed:

I also bought this one, which is called Wish:

Candy has many more such paintings for sale, as well as less expensive 8" x 10" paintings in a similar style.  She is currently needing to sell a large number of paintings quickly, to raise funds, so if you have any interest in collecting her art, please contact me and I will help you find out how to buy her art!