I learn more each time.

I have this way about me that I feed off of my inner voice trying to talk me out of things. It mostly is a passive thing but some times I’m enraged by the self doubt. I cut bits of it away to see the problem and try to find solutions either on paper with paint and ink or writing it out. This painting was fighting me and then I spoke with Alec and it came to me.

The engine is parts, so paint it in parts.

I like how it is going now. I was tempted to destroy it and start something else but I’m stubborn.

Sometimes painting in the dark helps me see ways the light can’t show me.

More to come mi Gente.

Day 2 of the zine videos

I love these days, when I just make with my full heart.

Murder by the dozen explained

I’ve been getting a lot of messages about this book, so I’m going to break it all down. Little by little in six videos.

If you would like a copy contact me via email painterfilespodcast@gmail.com

Sick as a dog

So I don’t know it I told you, but I am full of COVIDs again. Been bed ridden most of the week but drawing to keep my mind flowing.

I love little studies when I’m away from my studio.

Tom is keeping me company mostly.

Alec has thankfully been taking care of me. This round of COVID is hard but easier because we were prepared. My diet was changed because of my diabetes. Mostly no rice this time.

I think / hope I’ll be better soon. I’m not going to push it too fast this time. After the last time it took months to feel fully recovered. My breathing was harder and my strength came back later.

I’m walking around the room for a few minutes everyday to rebuild my strength and stretching. Lots of water.

A few good books have kept me company and movies.

  • the grand budapest hotel
  • Akira
  • Mastering Diabtes by Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro
  • Birdking vol 1
  • Raizes do Amanha

I like the ideas they bring to me in dreams.

Hope to see you soon.

Paintings and sketches from the show

I sketch in the show so I’m sharing some stuff.

Painter files video

This one is a huge part of my career. A gallery manager found me and asked to put on an art show for me. It wasn’t the best show but it was a big step.