Brian's Notebook

 A new book in my Folktales from Africa series is now available! You can read the free online version below, but if you enjoy it, please co...

 I strolled around in a local nature area, trying out what I think of as a sort of bare-essentials sketching kit: It consists of the followi...

 Every so often I go through a mania for watercolor painting. Did a bunch of ACEOs etc. When working in watercolor, my preferred technique i...

 Oil on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm: This work is for sale. Contact me at brianvds@gmail.com.

 Oil on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm: Around here one often see these small roadside businesses. I don't know how often they actually regas anyo...

 Oil on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm: SOLD Or check out my books - many have a free online version.

 Oil on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm: This work is for sale. Contact me at brianvds@gmail.com. Or check out what else I get up to on the interwebs.