Hi everyone!

I just saw on my settings that I am getting some traffic from the people of Iran. I think that's awesome! I have known several people both from Iran and of Iranian descent, and they have all been very nice. It also might be worth noting, when I paint I listen to music, sometimes Bluegrass, sometimes Techno-Tribal, sometimes New Age music. But I also listen to Axiom of Choice and Niyaz. These bands play a mix of Middle Eastern music and rock music. I love that kind of music and I know some of the members of both bands are Iranian. I think Azam Alli was born in Iran but raised in India, I read that some where. I really lie music that has an Ancient aire to it. It helps me get into the mood for painting. But I love that I have people from around the world checking in on my art. Take care everyone!

Unfinished work

Hi everyone. This is where I am on this painting. Life keeps getting in the way of me painting, but it's coming along. Actually, this is from a day or two ago, I have a little more done than this, but I didn't get a picture today. I really liked this picture even though you can't see Robin's face. I bought this hat for a dollar an hour or so before the photo shoot. It turned out that the hat was too big for her head, but she worked with it, and everything turned out nicely. She's a real trooper.

Hi everyone!

I just realized recently I'm getting views from Japan, Iran, Russia and others from around the world. Hi to all of you. I hope you go to my Face book link and friend me. I'm honored that people from around the world are checking in on my work! I didn't know you can see on Settings how many views you are getting and from where. Nice info! And for those in Japan, my thoughts and prayers go out for you every night. Japan is a great country, I'm sure it will recover even though this event has been very tragic. Take care everyone.

Drawing for new painting

Hey everyone! Hope all is well, this is the drawing for my new painting. This is Robin modeling at the Waveland Historic site just South of Lexington. I had just bought the hat for a dollar before the shoot, which took place last fall. I just wanted to throw in some more accessories to spice things up. Ever draw an Easter Basket? It was a little hard, but fun. My eyes kept crossing (I just started wearing glasses). I better run, but hope the drawing is enjoyable for everyone. I'll post more when the painting gets going. Take care and have fun!

Etsy

Hey everyone, I'm doing a Showcase on Etsy this weekend. You can my stuff at http://www.etsy.com/shop/cliffsart?ref=pr_shop I have paintings and prints at a range of prices. Everyone take care and have fun!

Hey, I'm on Facebook

Hey everyone. Now I'm showing some of my art and what's going on on Facebook so hit the link and like me. I look forward to seeing you all!

A Day in the Woods

This is my newest painting...so far. I'm not sure if I am done or not, but either way, I'll probably post a better pic than this. I think the strong point in this is the skirt. I have sold at least one painting because the buyer liked the work on the skirt. I think this is the best one I've done yet. I do buy skirts to use for my models, but this one didn't belong to me, this one is Robin's. I really liked this pose she came up with. I've been blessed with good models. Everyone take care and have fun.