"Yo Daddy Don't Like Me", 36x45"

When I was a kid I dated this girl for a couple years. "Amy Marcle".......It was serious. She was much more to me than just a date, a pretty girl, or locker room bragging rights. I even had to deck a couple of guys who "inquired" about the nature of our intimacy. Being that I had lost my virginity with her, what we shared was more than just, "a fuck". It was special and I loved her. Hmm......I really thought we would get married after high school and be together to this day.

And wouldn't you know it....her dad hated me.

During this time I had long hair, an earring and was fond of sleeveless tshirts. This was the eighties.....Sweetwater, Tx......long hair and earrings were not acceptable. Not to mention the crowd I ran with. Felons in training......everyone. But I could not convince him I had the best intentions. That underneath the rough exterior was an altarboy. (Go ahead, laugh...I really was a good kid) He even chased me off once with a hose. I came walking up the sidewalk and he was watering the yard. I said, "Hi Johnny", and I was answered with a cold burst in the face and him yelling, " Get the hell outta here!" (Although, I envisioned the village carrying torches and screaming, "Kill the monster"!)

Time has a way of providing perspective. I'm 41 now and I live a long way across town from 16. A lot of what I thought would happen between myself and Amy... I now realize was just a boy's romantic notions. I am aware I hung out with punks and looked liked one. And..... I'm a daddy.....of three beautiful daughters.....whom I love dearly......and only want the best for. Whom I am not above killing for, or at least maiming, to see their hearts aren't broken. I am also a judgmental daddy of my daughters suitors, callers, notepassers, kiss blowers, etc. If a kid with long hair, earring/s, and a sleeveless AC/DC tshirt came knocking...my radar would set off national emergency warnings in my head.......and I would light a torch.

"Hound" 48x72"

Hound- 1. a type of dog that assists hunters by tracking or chasing the animal being hunted. 2. a person who pursues like a hound; especially : one who avidly seeks or collects something.

Battle of the Apes

"Dem Mungkhas Ah Mofo", 72x72"

I had my yearly physical and the results have forced me to ellict a few changes from myself. Namely my cholesterol was a 266, so there goes steak regularly and I decided to quit smoking once and for all. It has been about 3 weeks now and there are "blood, brains and monkeyshit everywhere".

"Hovercraft" 48x72"

The first piece to come out of my new studio space. Keyword being "space", room to breathe and move. I can't see going back to anything smaller in dimensions. The field aspect accomodates what I'm attempting to do perfectly

Ends and Beginnings

New Studio Space

Here are the last three pieces before I begin a new series. We just purchased a new home and the above workshop will become a long anticipated studio. I have been wanting to do some larger pieces, (footage) but space issues have been putting them on hold. Not anymore!


I plan to stick with the same collage technique and, other than larger, I have been wanting to include some silkscreening along with the painted imagery. I have not been able to do any print work since grad school, so this is something I am really excited about.

"The Curator"

"Nocturnal Marathon"

"Insatiable Me"

A review of the Fresh Faces 2x2 show by J R Compton in the Dallas Arts Revue.

http://www.dallasartsrevue.com/art-crit/Here_Lately/ArtHereLately.html

"Carpe' Diem Fido" 18x24

Who has not experienced the dark humor that life exacts upon us in the name of some poor fellow named "Murphy". Either Murphy was an unlucky individual who trodded through life with misfortune and tragedy of Shakesperian proportions, or he really pissed off some spell conjuring gypsy!

Depending on your outlook and present mood, crossing paths with him and the mayhem that follows can be a learning experience or tirade of cursing. So here is a short list of "pros & cons" to put "Murphy's Law " in perspective.

CONS: Murphy's law is......

1. A cake with dynamite candles.

2. An Acme jack in the box that plays Jedi mind tricks.

3. The definitive "I never promised you a rosegarden".

4. A stalled engine....at a red light. ( I have personally experienced this.)

5. When the shit hits the fan and you do not realize it until it is plastered on your back.

6. You wake up feeling like Wile E. Coyote.

7. The 800lb gorilla that wears a cloak of invisibility.

8. A painful case of gas.....in church.

9. That oil change turned into a $1200.00 overhaul.

10. That $1200.00 overhaul causes your rent check to bounce.

PROS: Murphy's law is......

1. A lesson in tolerance.

2. Proof the world is not perfect.

3. God has a sense of humor.

4. A test of patience and self control.

5. Proves just how little you are in control, so relax.

6. The cause for silver linings.

7. A series of inevitable, mathematical probabilities.

8. Keeps your sense of humor well honed.

9. Life's way of keeping us from becoming too complacent.

10. The spit and polish of character.