Advancing Forward Brian R. Donnelly Best of Show at 2nd

Best of Show at 2nd Annual Workhouse Clay National (2012)

Cooper makes a living as a freelance illustrator

Porcelain and clear glaze

Finding inspiration in dreams

Advancing Forward Brian R. Donnelly Best of Show at 2ndDetails About Oil on canvas and wood panel 8 x 8 in. 2022 10 x 10 in. (f) Framing included Calvin Lai's art is a mixture of medicine, meditation, and personal growth. He found early on that drawing was something he loved, and to make a picture appear lifelike became his goal. Through constantly drawing, his work began to breath, and his fascination with value and perspective led Calvin to become a student of realism. Eventually he moved from where he