I am super excited for 2012. Mostly because I was mentally done with 2011 back in September. I don't know what it is about the start of this new year that seems much more significant this time. After all, it's just another day. I suppose there were things - obligations, revelations, complications - that… read more.

This Friday December 2nd, is the opening reception for a collaborative show that I've been honored to coordinate. Thanks to an invitation by The Candy Factory, this was an opportunity I simply could not pass up.   RSVP on FacebookWhat it's about... "Everyday..."The idea of finding and… read more.

Having some fun here with a view many of us may be all too familiar with...  Morning View36" x 24"Oil on Board Quite honestly, this painting kept me up last night. After a marathon session working on this yesterday, I ended up with what I could only call a disturbingly ugly painting. The colors… read more.

I've been working on some paintings for an upcoming show in December. More about that coming soon. For now, here's a painting from yesterday.   Donnerville Road Scape24 x 24"Oil on Board I'm in love with the yellow. Don't be too surprised if it shows up more prominently in some upcoming… read more.

The first class I ever took with Bob Andriulli a few years ago, I remember him being all about painting fast. A student brought a painting in, one that looked as if she must have labored over it for weeks. Andriulli looked at it and said, okay, now do that painting again in 45 minutes. This morning… read more.

I just checked the date of my last post. Time for an update here. Things are hopping at the Caldwell household, although not so much related to the painting end of things. I'm taking two college courses this fall, and things at the day job are picking up speed (not to mention the empty nest is temporarily… read more.