Just framed 20 small matted prints of my Chicago images. Closing gifts for MKT Keller Williams. Thank you Joe Zimmerman, Mary Haight and the MKT team for 7 years of using my artwork as closing gifts. You have always been in my corner and champions of my work. #believeit

This was a favorite commissioned house portrait I did a few years back. At the time it was a new construction home on Harsen’s Island. Developed by South Channel Construction. This was a gift for the home buyers. I always love seeing the paintings in their homes.

New commissioned painting for Robert (Lake Forest College class of 1958) & Dorothy Hernquist. Their home of 40 years the just sold a few months ago on Belden near Clark St. just up the block from my gallery. Watercolor 18″ x 24″. Bob came to visit me at my gallery years ago and we struck

Always thought a painting of a trading floor would be great. The energy, colors, etc. These trading pits are becoming a thing of the past with computers and technology taking over. Here are some images of the commotion of traders at the CBOE, Mercantile Exchange, NYSE, etc.

Managing Expectations- Small Business 101 There’s an old saying “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch”. This is especially true in business where sales are often promised or verbally committed to frequently, then often end up not happening. It’s difficult to not factor in those potential sales right away, especially when they are big ones.

Had a customer in the gallery yesterday interested in having me do a painting of The Statue of Liberty. Apparently he is a collector of images with that subject. At first I was thinking, kind of touristy and not really my thing. But I found some images I think could work and make a striking

Today I delivered and installed two commissioned paintings for GoGo’s Corporate Office Space downtown. These are hanging in the boardroom. The President and CEO of GoGo, Michael Small and his wife saw me speak on a panel this past Fall for the 1871 Momentum Awards. A few days later they visited me at the gallery

During the 75th Anniversary party for Gene & Georgetti, they introduced their new vodka. I have licensed the image of my painting for their label. It’s a real honor to be involved with such a great Chicago landmark and have them as part of my extended family. Stop by the restaurant and try it out.

I was honored to be asked to speak at the VIP reception before the 1871 Momentum Awards last week. My friend Howard Tullman, the CEO of 1871, had a panel of 4 artists/entrepreneurs speak and answer questions in front of a select audience. It was great to engage in a discussion about my big breaks,

Reflecting on the gallery’s five year anniversary. Well, this photo is how it all started, 34 years ago. At age 4 I was painting at my little easel in my father’s studio … while he worked on portraits at his drawing board. I was so fortunate to tap into his brilliance and learn at such