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In recent years, political polarization in the U.S. has surged, driven by ideological sorting, economic inequality, and social media influence. This division fosters distrust and conflicts, yet a common desire for safety and stability unites most citizens. Calls are now emerging to address these issues through empathy and a focus on shared values.
I am not a fan of alligators, snakes, large reptiles and big insects….. so that would rule out deep jungles, and places where just going for a walk could kill me. It is an challenging balance of fascination with these places on earth, yet deep …
Recently we discovered a new essential oil, Litsea Cubeba. Its a mysterious name, with almost as mysterious a fragrance. The common name for the plant is May Change, an evergreen tree that is in the Lauracea family (Mountain laurels). May Change is native to China …
I just thought it would be fun to share several of my recently completed portrait projects. It starts with a digital photo of the animal. I create an outline sketch to use as a guideline to sketch the outline onto silk using gutta resist. Once …
I had something interesting happen to me. I answered a survey for Sunshine Artists magazine, and a few months later they actually took my answer and photo and included it in an article:
We will be returning to Salt Fork Art Festival in Cambridge Ohio this August 14-16 2026. The festival is held in the Cambridge community park, with tents stretching along the paths. Cambridge was once a huge producer of art glass and pressed glass. Its an interesting small town, and the festival draws artists from a several states – Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We are usually always positioned in front of the entertainment tent and have a front row to the music. Steve loves the blue grass band that is different every year but always sounds amazing.
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