Forest is now back from Jordan and has enjoyed his first celebration of our country's Independence Day parades and fireworks since 2008.  Happy Fourth Forest!

For me it was a celebration at the Syracuse Chief's Game to share their stories from my "A Military Series- A Parent's Perspective".  It is always a joy to show these paintings and is truly a labor of love for my 3/6 Battalion and Syracuse Marine Parent's son's.

Most importantly, my focus on this series is and always has been on my subjects.  You see, for me as an artist, the fame doesn't mean a thing to me.  Their sacrifice for this nation needs to hit the heart of every American and that is story I tell with a most grateful heart.  So my heart to yours America, here is the newest painting in process.  It is in honor to the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Division at Camp Lejeurne, called "Guardians of Freedom"'s first layer.  (I will be posting the photo a little later tonight)

The Marines did good work over there in Jordan.  They had a couple days to tour ruins and the canyons of Petra.  What a wonderful opportunity to see the world for these men.