Kyle Thompson- Photographic Prodigy

While I still enjoy writing, my eye is also tuned into the world of photography. I have no desire to be famous or note worthy but do enjoy educating myself on those that… Read More →

A good book needs a creative cover

Writers work diligently to ensure their words are ready for print then comes the daunting task of choosing a book cover. While I have never published a book, one would assume the exterior… Read More →

For real or not for real-Photorealism

Last year I had the honor of featuring a fine artist, Adam Normandin in take-it-to-the-street-poetry’s,  The Nexxuss, Volume 3. Adam is a photorealist artist. “In my work, I seek to emphasize the beauty… Read More →

Six Degrees of Blogging

Public Service Announcement from Free Penny Press: Word Press is a very large blogging site and at times can be a bit daunting on finding blogs of interest to read. The Freshly Pressed… Read More →

Project Create -A New Orleans Production

Nine months ago I had the pleasure of being introduced to a new art project, Project Create. At that time they were in the planning stages and had not yet taken root in… Read More →

From Old Vending Machine to Art-O-Mat

  In 1997, Clark Whittington from Winston-Salem, North Carolina had an idea for his solo art show. Whittington used a recently-banned cigarette machine to create the first Art-o-mat®. It was installed along with… Read More →

One Amazing Mini-Matchbook Artist- Jason D’Aquino

While cruising the web recently I came upon a picture that had been drawn on the inside cover of a matchbook. This was no ordinary “doodle” as many of us have been known… Read More →

Sneak Peek Video of “Beauty in a Shot” photography event

A few months ago my Non-Profit organization, take-it-to-the-street-poetry held an event on Facebook. I put out a call for people to share photographs of what they see around them as beautiful. Hence, “Beauty… Read More →

The Combat Paper Project

Soldier goes to war. Soldier wears uniforms day in, day out. Uniforms hold soldier’s blood, sweat, fears & tears. Soldier comes home from war. Uniforms are relegated to their duffle bag to then… Read More →

Thursday is Poetry & Art day

Poetry: Sharing a nice, sultry summertime poem written by a poet I greatly admire, Joanna Lee. (PS- she also happens to be a Doctor) lust, observed in my hometown the laundromat doors are… Read More →