I haven't been active on DA for some time, with only occasional pop ins to see how things are going. I certainly haven't added to my gallery in a very long time. The big news is I am working hard at reconnecting to the art community online, and DA is part of that process. Over the next few weeks there will be some changes to my profile and my gallery with the goal of becoming more active and proactive on the site.

My beloved dog and near constant companion was assisted to his final rest yesterday.He was my dearest friend, walking companion, fishing buddy, and frequent tent mate Sam was a small dog, but I would have put him up against any of the large hunting dogs I worked with growing up.His love and companionship will be dearly missed.

Hard to believe.Well, I am playing serious catch up.  I have been without reliable internet connection for some time, and boy does the stuff pile up.  For those of you that left me messages and such, bear with me, while I sort through the piles of notes, deviations, journals, and other artistic debris.  I will get to all of you as soon as I can.Since the last entry:I did attend the workshop.  It did not fair well at all.  I don't know the reason, or have a complete explaination or why, but the instructor and I did not hit it off at all.  My best guess, based on conversations after the fact is that there were assumptions and misunderstandin...