Post #221848 by jpmartdog on Sun, Mar 19, 2006 10:16 PM

Thanks again for your kind comments - I would love to find a way to make reprints/giclees available for sale. Unfortunately, I live that life of an artist, living hand to mouth. I'm frustrated by the situation. If anyone has any ideas, I'd be forever indebted. Until I can get a hold on life, my paintings are for sale, to pay my bills. They are all original, one of a kind and at the moment, my income! I love to paint, and refuse to give up my passion! For the last 4 years have been working as a full time chef in Los Angeles, a pastry chef. 10 - 12$ an hour is the harsh reality though because of the illegal immigrants so liberally hired for $8 an hour, after taxes , it doesn't even pay the rent in los angeles. I believe in my painting. I love all things Tiki - I will keep trying. This week I am painting 'The secluded waterall' - a secret oasis hidden on "the island"! Work on my waterfall cliff painting is progressing. If you've been to the Kowloon restaurant in Saugus Mass., it is my version of the mesmerizing 'mural' in the cliff room. - its located in the Tiki/service bar to the left, when you walk in. I've loved that painting at the Kowloon since I was a young boy. I will update this posting with new progress all this week!. Thanks again for your encouragement!. I'm attaching a pic from the existing Kowloon mural so you can see my motivation!

Thanks again for your kind postings!
Jon