Painting the Midnight Oil

In this final episode, I reflect on my year of podcasting and two years of painting. I share some of my achievements, reasons for stopping, circumstances that would encourage me to continue, and why I will continue to paint. Lastly, I share some of my most recent revelations that have given me peace and will guide my future. Thanks for listening. It's been a great experience. 

In this episode, I discuss my resolutions, next two collections, current piece, recent milestones, and what I plan on discussing for my final podcast episode next week. 

In this episode, I share the inspiration, purpose, and execution of my latest piece, "Oriole Nest at Camden Yards." 

In this episode, I share two huge surprises that were found in an email inbox and inside a cardboard box. 

In this episode, I share the decisions on my applications to two of the most exclusive art residency programs in the world. 

In this episode, my two children ask me questions about Beach Trippin' to Ocean City and Regal of Rock. 

In this episode, I reveal my timetable for the rest of the podcast, debrief "Regal of Rock," my memories of Rockville, Maryland, and why this piece is so significant. 

In this episode, I share stories from my last two road trips to North Carolina and how my experiences influence my art and guide my future. 

In this episode, I talk about traveling to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, visiting the Andy Warhol Museum, and revealing what it taught me. 

I start this episode by sharing another health update to spread awareness about a common disease that is easily preventable with a proactive and preventative approach. In the rest of the episode, I discuss one of my favorite shows, Alone, and how it parallels my goals and this podcast. 

In the first episode of season three, I outline some future episode topics and explain how I achieved the ultimate goal as an artist. 

In this episode, I close out season two by reflecting on the two biggest problems that I have faced over the past two years, and my latest pursuit to solve these problems. 

In this episode, I share a major missed opportunity and some of the most powerful realizations that have influenced my life and art career. 

In this episode, I discuss the inspiration behind my latest piece in the Trippin' Down Memory Lane collection. 

In this episode, I share my experience throwing out the first pitch at the Frederick Keys game and the similarities between playing baseball and painting. 

In this episode, I discuss my future career plans and a job opportunity I passed up to continue pursuing my dream.

In this episode, I break down the motivation, approach, and thought process behind Beach Trippin' to Ocean City. 

In this episode, I discuss the inspiration for my latest painting and the values that it displays. 

In this episode, I explain my inspiration for my current collection and how it evolved over time. 

In this episode, I talk about my five trips to Baltimore in one week, including my participation in my third juried art show, and how the experience revealed how I have grown as an artist.