The Fiesta Hermosa was three days of fun, with high 80s heat and thousands of people walking through downtown Hermosa Beach. Thanks to everyone who stopped by my booth! I had a great time chatting with those of you who introduced yourselves, and I'd like to thank those of you who purchased art, prints, or notecards from me. And now, the winner of the free giclee print is... Trent Hoffman! Congratulations! I'd also like to give a HUGE thanks to the following people who were a

The Comfort Zone As an artist, it can be easy to fall into the comfort zone of sticking to what you are good at--one style, one medium, one subject matter. While honing a specific skill and working to excel in a particular area is certainly important, if that's all you do, it can create a sense of stagnancy that leads many artists into a state of dissatisfaction. Working as an artist can be an isolating life as it is, and without the stimulation of learning something new, gro