I didn’t make it to the Island today to see the statue of Mary Star of the Sea. But my … More
Category: Galveston
Mary Star of the Sea
I always look for the statue of Mary Star of the Sea when I go to Galveston. Standing on top … More
From Pelicans to Turkish Carpets
From pelicans to Turkish carpets, this day held everything. A quick trip to Galveston Island with my collectors and good … More
Fragments of the Story
Today it rained and I set out to make a large painting that would serve as the cover art of … More
The Horses
“Everyone knows those horses lived,” Gina said. “There’s nothing wrong with them saving their horses.” There’s a story, probably apocryphal, … More
Storm Survivor
Today marks the anniversary of the Great Storm of 1900. It was a perfect day to work on my Galveston … More
The Sea Isn’t Always Blue
Today I finished the fifth draft of my Galveston ghost story. I’m starting to be really thrilled with the depth … More
Broadway Cemetery
My friend posted a picture of a monument in the historic cemetery on Broadway, and it reminded me that the … More
Hotel Suites and Back Alleys
We woke up in the plush luxury of our bed at the Tremont House with oil rigs and cruise ships … More
A Pillow Fort for Holly
Every now and then you have to take your dog to a fancy hotel and build her a pillow fort. … More