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This year’s Christmas essay is here:  http://wp.me/pSIUh-9A – last year’s writing (“On Stepfathers”) is on the page as well, just scroll down.

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12-14-11 – Latest Christmas essay is here http://wp.me/pSIUh-9A . Along with all the comments it’s generating.

11-26-11 – Both books:  “Decade” and “Acerbic Diatribes” may be purchased here at Independent Thought Gallery and Studio.com or here on Amazon.com. Dedicated or personalized copies must be ordered through the gallery. Free shipping. Amazon offers free shipping as well.

Ten Years of Spattering Perfectly Good Canvases

11-24-11 – New book featuring images of paintings that happened to be photographed for some reason or another between 2001 and 2011 – “Decade” is now offered for sale on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Decade-John-Stillmunks/dp/1466485361/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322251516&sr=8-1 Amazon.com does not yet have a description of the book listed. Here is the description that should be there: A collection of 117 paintings and drawings by artist/writer John Stillmunks between the years 2001 and 2011 that were photographed and documented during those years. Many of his paintings are in collections, galleries, and shows throughout North America and Europe. Relatively few were photographed and documented until recently.

11-24-11 – Acerbic Diatribes of a Painter with a Laptop has been revised and updated. Available on Amazon.com – http://www.amazon.com/Acerbic-Diatribes-Painter-Laptop-Paintings/dp/1456360566/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322251516&sr=8-2

10-19-11 – Another bouncer . . .

10-16-11 – I always really enjoy going to St. Charles, MO for a nice little show they have in their historical district every September. I’ve been working on some bar sketches from the area, but focusing on the bouncers. It’s a very interesting area to visit and I encourage you to go there the next time you have an opportunity to visit St. Louis. If you haven’t had a reason to go anywhere in or near St. Louis, – make one! It’s a great city to visit and I have a lot of fans there – so you’ll be in great company!

9-25-11 – Those of you that know me may have heard my biggest problem is I “just don’t listen”. The truth is I just don’t censor well. “Howard the Censor” made a lame attempt. Bring your “A” game or don’t step out on the court until you are ready.

9-23-11 – Some guy walking up 5th Street in West Des Moines tonight. . . .

9-22-11 – Trying something out today. Would love to hear feedback about it. If people like it, I may give it it’s own page. I’m shooting for a sketch a day here. I know I won’t make it right away, but that’s the plan. Enjoy.

9-22-11 – I forgot to mention last week that I was heading to Mosaics – a three day show in St. Charles, MO. It’s one of my favorite shows – held in a historic old settlement town just west of St. Louis. I have lots of very wonderful and knowledgeable fans/friends/colleagues there – It was great to see you all!!

They made me the poster boy at Mosaics this year. It is a very nice honor – one I shall not forget any time soon. The person who purchased this painting I know will be very proud that it was chosen as the poster painting for this very underrated art show.

The painting is entitled “The Raven and the Pitcher” it was one of the Aesop’s Fables paintings from last winter. It is currently on a layaway purchase plan with a very happy patron. Here is a picture of the poster in one of the storefront windows in St. Charles taken by a sculptor in St. Charles for me:

9-7-11 – Rockbrook Village Art Fair in Omaha – my only stop in my hometown for this year is this weekend -if you are checking for the booth number after getting the postcard . . . the secret booth number is 26E, in front of Pets-R-Us in Rockbrook Village, (awwww yeahhhh . . .)

8-31-11 – Several updates in August – including 8-31-11.

8-11-11 – Updated the Sold Works page and the Available Paintings page for you to view.

7-26-11 – This week I am working on revising the book (Acerbic Diatribes of a Painter with a Laptop – 2nd edition.) The second edition will essentially be an improved version of the first edition with wider margins and an opportunity to improve images with new technology. Additional essays will be added to the second edition – including some that are NOT posted online. Stay tuned.

7-26-11 – Next show will be in August in Minneapolis (Loring Park), so I am trying to get the images updated on the site and so forth.

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