by Don Woodard | Aug 4, 2023 | Blog, Story Behind the Artwork, Wildlife Art
What is the story behind the artwork, Run From The Burn? I learned a very important lesson a few years ago that I would like to share with you. Interesting fact: If a person should get caught unexpectedly in a wildfire situation in the mountains, and no escape is...
by Don Woodard | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog, Story Behind the Artwork
At the end of May, we celebrated Memorial Day. It is a special holiday for many reasons, but it always makes me appreciate the opportunities that I have been presented with during my career, first as an exhibit designer and builder, and second as an artist. Then, I...
by Don Woodard | Mar 19, 2022 | Blog, Story Behind the Artwork
Here’s an interesting Story Behind the Artwork! Did you know that the Popeye character was modeled after a real-life person? So was Olive Oyl. Popeye’s real name was Frank “Rocky” Fiegel. He was born in 1868 in Poland but immigrated to the...