Speed Painting...

So here are the first few photos of the studies for the "Quick Draw".
They are not the best of photos and one of them looks like it is tipping over. But, anywho, this is the general idea.
These are 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 inches. Each one took about 15 to 45 minutes. Not as tight as I would prefer but, I have to make sure it is done in under 60 minutes. Speed matters.




For the event I am going to go with a 10 x 30 inch canvas with a gallery wrap so it wont need a frame unless they want one. Painted in oil.
I have six other paintings but the photos came out blurred. I hate it when I rush myself. I know better.
Two weeks left until the event. Many more studies to be painted.

Ready For The Quick Draw...Almost

The painting has been decided upon. Now it is just a matter of painting it about another 50 times or so to make sure I can get it done in under an hour and that it will look professional.
We are going with a wine theme. I will be painting a couple of wine bottles and a glass of red wine. As of this morning I have about a dozen of the studies hanging around the house.
Photos to follow as soon as I get them photographed.

Here is the biography for the program. I hope they have a sence of humor.


The Life and Art of William:
Give or take.


William was born at a very early age. His artistic talents were highlighted when his parents sold him to a traveling band of gypsy painters. They taught him the ways of art, science and ‘three card monty’. When not locked in the trunk of a 56 ford, he painted and worked on a cure for dullness.

He was recruited by Interpol to track down and destroy collectors of “Motel motif”, and anyone who looks for art to match their sofa, as they are a threat to the world, as we know it.

Upon leaving the International Art Police at the age of 13 he was placed in the witness protection program and has been moving around the world every 6 to 12 months. Although a cure for Dullness is still a main goal, in his spare time he teaches ducks how to speak Jivenese.

Depending on the success of the “Quick draw” he will most likely have to be relocated again to protect his family from the hoard of fans that will want his paintings.

A little known fact is that the true talent behind William’s work is his 2-year-old son, Aka, Mr. Man, (a 32 year old midget) who secretly does all of the work from their secret under-ground lair somewhere in the hills of France.




The collection of Paintings and Photography can be see at William Rose Fine Art, and on-line at, www.williamrosefineart.com and or, www.madwilliam.com.

The Farewell Tour...

I am sad today. But also excited for someone else.
To every end there is a new beginning.
I read yesterday that after TequilaCon 07, Brandon is retiring.

One Child Left Behind was one of the first blogs I started reading over a year ago. He was also one of the reasons I wanted to start this site. He gives something special to the world that wasn't there before.

With millions of blogs on line I have come across only a handful that I believe to be worthy of bandwidth. Most are lame excuses to swear and tease others or make fun of things they don't understand. Haters. No one needs more of that.

There are so few people in the world who give of themselves and add to the fabric of life. I am not always sure what Brandon is talking about and it doesn't matter. He is poetic, insightful, romantic, humorous...(I might have a man crush) He adds beauty to the world.

The selfishness in me is holding out that like others before him: The Rolling Stones, Michael Jordan, Brett Farve, that he will decide that he loves what he is doing too much to leave.

The rest of me will enjoy the time and words he gives, and look forward to meeting him in March at TequilaCon 07. Where ever your road takes you, enjoy the trip.

And, Thank you!

"THOUGH MANY HAD TRAVELED FURTHER AND DONE SO IN GREATER STYLE, IT BOTHERED ME NOT. MY JOURNEY WAS MY OWN, AND I FOUND IT TO BE QUITE SPECTACULAR"-Markus Pierson

I Believe...

I believe...

I am worth the time it takes to create whatever I feel called to create.

My work is worthy of its own space, and that space is worthy of the name sacred.

When I enter this space I have the right to work in silence, uninterrupted, for as long as I choose.

When I open myself to the gifts of the muse I open myself to the source of all creation and become one with the mother of life itself.

The time I spend creating my art is as precious as the time I give to others.

What truly matters in the making of art is not what the final piece looks like or sounds likes. Not what it is worth or not worth. But what newness is added to the universe in the process.

The muse gives to me, so does she deserve from me: Faith, mindfulness and enduring commitment.

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