View Across Bailey’s Harbor, October, Door County, WI.
oil pastel on paper

Practice has a dual meaning. There’s Practice, as in, “What’s your Practice?” Which is usually the first question after the secret seminarian handshake is exchanged. And then there’s practice as in, “Hey, when I practice my technique, my art sucks less!”

Both kinds are good.

When I remember to do them.

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4 Responses to “Practice”

  1. CDS says:

    AWESOME!

    I saw the model.
    I saw the beginning.
    And the ending is … well, its just awesome.

    I might commission you to paint all my retreat settings.

    ;-)

  2. frogs says:

    Nice pic. Thanx for the memory.

  3. Mom says:

    NICE!! We’re still looking for a new picture(s) for the living room wall. Want the commission – or did you pass it on to Brandon and Nora yet?

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