It is time once again for our local, city-owned art museum, the Masur, to raise funds via their annual art auction. I am pleased to have contributed a piece once again. This particular green heron was photographed at Black Bayou Lake NWR. The piece is comprised of a 14×11 pigment print framed 20×16 with a white mat, black gallery frame and glass glazing. All of the materials are archival. The silent auction portion of the event has begun. You, too, can participate here. The works are also exhibited in the River Gallery at the Masur and bidding will continue until…

Folks, I got stranded in DFW on my way home from Chicago last week and did not get home in time to begin the Communication for Pros workshop that was to begin last Saturday. Therefore, I have reworked the series as follows. Blogging 101: Thursday, April 13, 6–8:30 p.m. – Blogging can be a great way to draw attention to a business or cause. This workshop will help you get started. We will answer the following questions: Writing for the Ear: Saturday, April 29, 9–11:30 a.m. – Preparing for an oral presentation, whether that be a podcast, public service announcement…

The first of my Communicate Better! series of workshops is this coming Saturday, April 1, 9–11:30 a.m. at Ruston Artisans, 203 W. Alabama Ave., Ruston, La. The cost is $30. The gallery and gift shop is open 10–5 Wednesday and Thursday and 10–4 Friday. Stop by or call 318-254-3322 to register for the workshop. The subtitle of my workshop is “Keeping it Fun and Easy.” And it can be! So if you have been putting off starting a blog because you think it will be drudgery, come and find out that it does not have to be. Topics we will…

How might you use a blog to share what you know or promote your business better? Are the illustrations you are using with your social media and blog posts working for you or against you? How is writing a podcast or public service announcement script different from writing a blog post or a press release? What guidelines for creating PowerPoints will help you keep your audience awake and engaged? Everyone can communicate more effectively! My 4-part series of classes at Ruston Artisans will give you the tools you need. The classes will be fun and informative, and present effective, research-based…

Come this Saturday night, March 18, to Ruston Artisans at 203 W. Alabama Ave. in Ruston to hear my presentation. It’s called “Michelangelo’s Sisters: Rediscovering History’s Great Women Artists,” and it is fun, informative and challenging. You’ll even have a chance to win a prize! This is a free event. It will begin at 7 and run about an hour and a half–depending in part on you. I like questions and a bit of discussion along the way, and I have a few questions of my own. Yes, there will be a quiz! So come and check out what you…