Temple Beth Synagogue, December 2025 I remember when there was a time when we were truly a family business. My boys in they're early teens, running around overpouring paint, and my wife would constantly remind me to make sure I made introductions and to remind people not to use our aprons as paper towels. Make no bones about it, we are still a family business and the family comes through when I need them. I know growing a paint and sip business from cozy family gatherings to

Collage art can feel like stepping into a vast universe of fragments, textures, and stories. For those just starting out, gathering source material might seem overwhelming, while experienced artists often seek fresh inspiration or new techniques. This post explores practical ways to collect materials, highlights seven historical and contemporary collage artists, and compares their work with that of mine. I'm been working as a Rochester-based artist known for his mixed media a

Two Ravens sing of the Sun ( take II), 2025 Bobby Padilla Collage on Crescent board, 12"x18 Self Portrait, 2025 Bobby Padilla Collage on acrylic panel, 12"x12" Art has always evolved alongside the tools and materials artists use. Collage art, often misunderstood or underestimated, stands as a powerful form of two-dimensional expression. Artist like Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Kurt Schwitters brought the technique into focus during cubism. During the Dada movement, Hann

What Do I... (2025) - Mixed media collage on engraved Masonite (6"x6") Time has always been a fascinating part of our lives. It...