Following the peaceful protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death, artists gathered in the Bull City to paint inspirational words and images on the protective plywood covering storefronts. As I walked downtown and saw the artists at work, I…

Sparked by the brutal death of George Floyd, protests began in cities around the country against the systemic racism and tragic deaths we are continuing to experience. This scene is of downtown Durham the morning after a peaceful protest occurred…

Who hasn’t wanted to live in a castle at some point in their life? My good friend, Sabina Foisor, is a native of Romania and gave me this image after a trip home. What a beautiful scene straight out of…

I really enjoy southern barbecue. When I moved to Durham years ago following college, I became acquainted with the “proper” way to eat it. A mound of pulled pork barbecue must be topped with a spicy, vinegar-based sauce and a…

My mom is descended from a long line of dairy farmers based in eastern Connecticut. Her maiden name was Gallup and the farm where she was born has been owned by the family since the 1600’s. Whenever I get the…

Lately I have found myself drawn to line and wash watercolor paintings. The technique is quite old and was practiced by ancient Chinese artists and was very popular in 17th century Europe. It is often associated with preparatory sketches of…