Starting this Saturday, April 2nd, Artomatic begins in Toledo and lasts the first 3 Saturdays in April, ending on the 16th. The hours are from 11am to 11pm. Over 300 artists are participating. I will have 2 pieces in the Prizm exhibit on the second floor, above Jed's. Also, I will be demonstrating pastel painting from 11am to 2pm this Saturday on the first floor in the purple room. This is a biannual art show put on by the Greater Arts Commission of Toledo. There will also be music and live readings. There are places to catch lunch close by. Hope to see some of my art friends!
407 Washington St. across from 5/3 Field.

Have to share a recent portrait of "Kaiser", a 15 year-old German short-hair pointer. He went to doggy heaven last month and is dearly missed by his mom and dad. This portrait was shipped across the country. Sweet face!

I am presently involved in helping with a large art show called Art-O-Matic, which will take place the first 3 Saturdays in April, from 11 am. to 11 pm. It is being held at 407 Washington St. in Toledo. This location is across the street from Fifth-Third Field. It is a bi-annual art show and includes visual, literary and "live" art. There is a huge range of artists, art clubs and art forms involved. If you are interested in seeing what's going on in the Northwest Ohio art scene, plan on coming down! I will be doing a pastel demonstration on the first Saturday of the show, which is April 2nd, from 11 to 2 pm. Be sure and say "hi" if you see me at the education tables. I will also be showing some of my paintings along with other members of the Prizm art club from Perrysburg at the Prizm booth. Hope to see a bunch of my art friends!

We have had a very anxious week watching the events in Japan. My son is fine, he is on the opposite side of the country from the earthquake/tsunami/nuclear catastrophe. We have been praying that the situation would be resolved and for all those people affected by this horrible tragedy. The photos and videos coming out of Japan are just heartbreaking. One American family cannot locate their daughter who is also teaching over there. She is also part of the JET program as is my son, and I can't imagine what they are going through in not knowing if she is safe.
God be with them and have His hand on Japan and the people.

Taylor's body was found. Say a prayer for her mom and dad. So tragic, for so many.