The Studio: Three weeks ago, a tree crashed onto my house during a severe thunderstorm. Fortunately, the damage was not serious as it could have been but it has cut into my painting timeas one might expect. Last update, I referred to my house as circa 1910. I've since learned it's really circa 1884 . My dream of owning a Victorian home came true after all and that Victorian construction served me well when the water maple that was almost as old as the house met its sad end.

New Paintings: I have a painting close to completion of a subject long thought about but never tackled before now. Once posted it's pretty guaranteed that anyone over the age of 45 will know who it is.

The Paris Artwalk: For the next Paris Artwalk, I will be showing one day only at Campbell's Restaurant which is another local treasure.For a small town, I keep finding there is a lot to discover yet about Paris, KY. Campbell's has their own website, and the link to it can be found below. It is a place of old world charm and a step back into time and I always enjoy stepping back in time. The food is most excellent too. Very vegetarian friendly. The Paris Artwalk is 11 July from 5 to 8 p.m.

Click here for information about Campbell's Restaurant

Click here for information about the Paris Artwalk

Featured Space: The featured space for this update is The Collector's Gallery in Lexington where I have been honoured to have my work on display for a few years. The Collector's Gallery operates in partnership with The Ghost Hunter Shop making this one of Lexington's hidden treasures combining traditional Kentucky fine art with the love of a good mystery. Whether you are a visitor or a resident of Lexington, this is an absolute must see.


What else is new: On the links page, to go along with the updated Dark Shadows link, I've added links to two music videos on You Tube that I think beautifully capture the essence of that old Gothic soap opera.