Had the fantastic opportunity to visit Jon Cournoyer’s studio and was blown away at his space, process and work. Inspirational in every regard.

It began, with donuts. While we made a plan of attack, Big Kitty played. I call this one “Echinacea and Seated Male Figure.”

LEFT: A sign outside a Cracker Barrel RIGHT: Muffins, Guardian of Time Yet another pair of photos pulled from the phone. The day was largely spent on the road catching up and watching the midwest roll by. Upon arrival to our destination I was instructed to open a large wrapped gift on the guest bed. [...]

Jim’s father passed away in December of last year. The months since have been filled with the monumental task of sorting through his house. His things. And though the home he left was radically organized by the time I got there, I could see the remnants of the maze. The decisions that retained what was [...]

I left the dishes in the sink and hit the road while news reports suggested the rest of America should be shopping. Arrived in St. Louis early enough to see preparations for the first “Sloppy Seconds” party. (Where everyone brings their leftovers to form a smorgasbord of  tasty calories.) Kevin’s preparing extra goodies in the [...]