Recently my wife and I visited New Orleans.  We enjoyed walking around in the French Quarter.  While we were going down Royal Street a gallery caught my eye–Gallery B. Foss.  We went inside.  The artwork was really exciting–mostly knife painting in abstractions of scenes in the area.  I was pleasantly surprised to talk to the gallery director –Connor Chestnut.  I’ve rarely been treated so warmly by anyone.  She was so happy and kind.  The art was great, but I’ve not gotten over what a fantastic person she is.  I hope this portrays the happy person she is.

If you’re ever in New Orleans, stop by at the gallery, 922 Royal Street.

Nathan Logan is a graduate of the Miller School of Business at Ball State University.  He works as a Risk Management Specialist.  He’s married to a very beautiful wife, Michelle, and they have four children.

I really enjoyed doing this portrait.  I tried to portray his personality, and I think I was successful.

I really like boats.  I love paddling my canoe, fishing in Florida, sailing in New England or just looking at them.  This painting shows the angles and shapes of rowboats next to a dock.  That’s interesting to me.

This is Santaquin Canyon in central Utah.  I was born just a few miles away from here.  I’ve portrayed the rugged peaks, the sagebrush and thistles that are found here.

Whenever I go to a track and field competition I’m awestruck when I see the well-toned bodies as they thunder down the track.  These athletes give every ounce of effort.  I’m inspired by them–it makes me want to apply the same resolve and determination to the tasks I’m trying to complete.

Aili is the director of Nickel Plate Arts, an organization headquartered in Noblesville, Indiana.  They are involved in many activities in that area like festivals, workshops, classes and many other activites that enrich their community.

This is a portrayal of boats in the harbor with the sunset reflected in the water.  I’ve painted a lot of boats and will continue to do so, but there is just something magic about that subject.  This painting is my personal expression, just as someone sings, etc.  I guess I was singing with my paint brush.