The Forge of Creativity

A Look Back at One of My Orca Paintings

This original orca whale painting was inspired by the quiet power of the ocean and the graceful presence of marine life. Hand-painted in 2015, it's now available on eBay as...

A Look Back at One of My Orca Paintings

This original orca whale painting was inspired by the quiet power of the ocean and the graceful presence of marine life. Hand-painted in 2015, it's now available on eBay as...

ACEO Original Humpback Whale Pencil Ocean Art Unique Miniature Artwork Wachtel

ACEO Original Humpback Whale Pencil Ocean Art U...

Check out this eBay listing! ACEO Original Humpback Whale Pencil Ocean Art Unique Miniature Artwork Wachtel

ACEO Original Humpback Whale Pencil Ocean Art U...

Check out this eBay listing! ACEO Original Humpback Whale Pencil Ocean Art Unique Miniature Artwork Wachtel

Cold winter

Cold winter

Cold winter overall and I like to spend more time up in my studio in the evenings. The cats tend to come keep me company which is nice. I know,...

Cold winter

Cold winter overall and I like to spend more time up in my studio in the evenings. The cats tend to come keep me company which is nice. I know,...

Holidays Approaching

Holidays Approaching

I've been working extra on my sketchbooks if I can't sleep at night. I'm not so sure they're master pieces but might as well do something if I can't sleep...

Holidays Approaching

I've been working extra on my sketchbooks if I can't sleep at night. I'm not so sure they're master pieces but might as well do something if I can't sleep...

Why We're Making Memories Rather than Shopping Lists This Season

Why We're Making Memories Rather than Shopping ...

The twinkling lights are up, the hot cocoa is flowing, and holiday music fills the air. But this year, we're doing things a little differently at our house, and I...

Why We're Making Memories Rather than Shopping ...

The twinkling lights are up, the hot cocoa is flowing, and holiday music fills the air. But this year, we're doing things a little differently at our house, and I...