The DFAC gala committee were impressed by the piece and I am very grateful that they gave it such a prominent location at the gala this past Saturday. It was a great gathering where we met lots of very interesting people and we enjoyed the event so much. As I saw the piece up on…
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I created this piece to commemorate the Dunedin Fine Art Center’s 50th anniversary. The theme for the DFAC 50th anniversary gala was art deco, but I felt art deco was too architecture centric and I wanted it to be more about the human side of DFAC and what they had contributed to the community. So…
As mentioned previously I started a piece for a church, and here is a preview…
After being accepted to the Dunedin 28th annual Art Show, on January 4, 5 I exhibited my work and the response was amazing !!! I had an incredible time meeting so many people with whom I had some wonderful conversations. The interaction was fantastic and it was exactly what I was hoping for. I recall…
A November Evening with Amedeo Modigliani: 1919 The crisp and invigorating air of November in Paris heralds the onset of winter. Amedeo Modigliani, living in a modest apartment in Montparnasse, is surrounded by the vibrant energy of the city that had become his home since 1906. Paris is both his muse and his battleground. His…
Below is an excerpt from a meeting with Beethoven in 1812 to discuss life, art and adversity. DeMeer: Good morning, Herr Beethoven, sorry to interrupt you but it’s so exciting to finally catch up with you. We’ve heard so much about your music, but I’m eager to understand more about your life. How has it…






