In southern Virginia there is a world-class race facility that quickly became a favorite destination of mine. This is the story behind the painting I did of the fabled oak tree as a symbol of what VIR means to me. I am honored to say it is now in the possession of VIR.
Read MoreMy perspective on how you can only take in what you are ready for. For me, it often took revisiting resources to absorb the true essence of meaning. It is a process that takes time but reaps huge rewards when it clicks.
Read MoreWe all have heroes, don't we? This somewhat strange phenomenon of idolizing a person, borderline wanting to be a person who could be so far fetched, a pillar to us mortals, is a powerful, often mesmerizing, and entirely misleading thing.
Read MoreThrough the power of observation, it is important to learn how to see objects as shapes rather than the literal translation of what we know them as. We have to forget everything we think we know and open up a more creative, right brain approach to visualization. To help with this, I recommend "Your Artist's Brain" by Carl Purcell.
Read MoreJust Below Bronze is the journal of Scott M. Dwyer where I share my thoughts as I learn, explore, create, and dream.
Read MoreA short post that provides insight to the thoughts, motivation, and rewards of creating art. I never expected this to occur with my experience on Big Bald Mountain.
Read MoreA past trip to California landed my wife and I on Montara Beach near Half Moon Bay. Our reward was a sunset that went way beyond the obvious beauty. I have that memory and my painting in our breakfast nook to reflect a most important time in my life.
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