Good Ole H2O & Momentum

I've got my buddy, Slayton, singing in my earbuds and a quite refreshing glass of water to my right. So let's just jump right into it: I've been busy working on a podcast/show called Craft Conversations. My co-host, Brian Dales, and I drink some craft beer and just hold conversations with guests of all kinds; musicians, photographers, chefs, business owners, teachers, brewers, goofballs, etc. We've already released a Pilot/Intro episode and an episode with our first guest, Mike Karkut; the head chef and owner of Graze of Summerville. We just finished recording our latest show last night with guest, Dan Riley, who was amazing to have in the studio.  You can listen to our podcasts on iTunes Podcast, Soundcloud, and Podbean; you can watch those episodes on Youtube! Make sure to subscribe to get all the new episodes and catch us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Craft Conversations

It's been a lot of work to get this going but an equally exciting adventure! What's particularly exciting is that we're starting to hit a stride and getting into a flow, so the show is not only going to be easier but improve!

All that being said, I'm still offering Pet Portrait commissions! I have to have a hobby after all, and I enjoy providing such memento. 

And let's not forget about decorating your wall with the perfect spring time poster! Get an Art Nouveau painting of your favorite town or state, or a graphic poster to spruce up that space!

If you're interested in getting new and bold branding, then check out my Design page and lets talk about a better logo! 

Alright, back to editing! 

PNG Coffee & An Audiobook

Ever listen to audiobooks? I tried once before when Spotify only had three chapters of a Harry Potter book and although I enjoyed the experience, I always chose physical books to digital books. However, I'm still listening to The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson which I mentioned before and has still been incredible and enlightening even on my third listen through. I've enjoyed having my hands free and still receiving the impact from reading it myself. (This being said, I'll probably still buy a hard copy!) The neat thing about the audiobook aspect is being able to just hit play on your phone and get a quick refresher to keep the ongoing struggle more successful. It's a quick read or listen and worth every second and penny you invest. 

I've been kickin butt and taking names with these Pet Portrait commissions lately! I've also had the pleasure to work more on the South Carolina painting and will have that ready....(drum roll pls)...THIS FRIDAY!!!!!!!! YOU CAN ORDER YOUR PRINT THIS FRIDAY! so much excitement. Have a stroll through my site and keep an eye out for your chance to get a print! 

-Caleb

French Press & An Avocado Sausage English Muffin

THOUGHTS

          It's been a week...a decent week at that too. I'm getting a good turn around for commissions to keep me busy and my day job has only forced me to bang my head against a wall one time! I've begun listening to an audiobook, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson, which in two chapters made me realize there was a better way to look at almost all situations than the way I was going about it. Most of the stress and frustrations and worries were all coming from fucks I gave out to the wrong things. The weirdest part is being shown a better way to do something after you strongly believed your way was already the better way. But it's humbling as well. 

A friend of mine went off on a rant the other day about how he loathes this phrase, "Ah, it is what it is." Which cracked me up because firstly, I couldn't tell if he was giving his f's to something not important, or secondly, he was actually on to a good point. He continued to say that "Life is what you allow it to be," which I like. I feel you usually hear more commonly that life is what you MAKE of it, but as most people can attest to, you can't always MAKE something happen but you can dictate the way you're treated and the way you allow yourself to live. You have the option to choose your values and thus refocus where to give your fucks.  

ART NEWS

These are the thoughts on my brain while I bust out some pet portraits for people! Which I'll show below. I am also having a Valentine's Sale coming up Monday-Friday so stay tuned for that! Remember to feel free to contact and chat me up whether it's a commission or idea or thoughts. Have a great week everybody. 

New Style and a Newsletter

I'm a terribly inconsistent blogger but I like to update when I'm switching things up and keeping it all fresh. I've begun a different style watercolor after getting bored of the "out the window" look. This new style is right in beginning so it'll be fun to watch it grow this year. I've also started drawing pet portraits. You can find more examples and order your own, right here, STORE  

I'll be focusing more on making and providing prints for everyone; as well as sending out newsletters that talk about new prints or any sales available but it'll also provide screenshots of what I've been working on  Let's see if we can create a nice balance between public enjoyment and my talents. Here's to a good and new year! Thanks for sticking by me and don't forget to sign up for the newsletter!