Time to RIDE! . . . The Los Angeles Ride For Autism Foundation is a 100% volunteer group dedicated to raising funds benefiting non-profit entities that are directly involved with the Autism Spectrum Disorder, by organizing motorcycle fun rides in the Southern California area. Join me at noon, TODAY! I'll be there at noon, along with my oldest daughter, son-in-law (one of the riders) and hundreds of other dedicated riders, supporting this awesome organization. The Grand Finale

"Art from the Heart" Sidewalk Chalk Art and Art Demonstrations © 2011-2016 Bjlane “A picture is worth a thousand words" Neapolitan Bonaparte AutismChalkart.com AutismHwy.com The-Art-of-Autism.com Jeremiah's Ranch.org Interested in learning more? Check out my page: The World of Autism Need something created especially for you? Check out my Products and Services For commissions, pricing, or workshop and classes information, contact me directly: bjartworks@mac.com or check out m

"In the wink of an eye" Oil on canvas, 24"x 72" ©2007 Bjlane In a wink of an eye, life changes. Sometimes the journey you are on, is altered by destiny. This piece is a portrait of my youngest daughter affected by Autism, "a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts."–– Google. Reading from left to right, these sequential portraits chroni

"Drawing my daughter - from the Sketchbook" Graphite, and Ink on paper ©2007 Bjlane "The secret of your success is found in your daily routine" Quote by Darren Hardy The Artist's secret is consistent observation and uninterrupted daily practice. Scheduling only five minutes a day to sketch can not only improve the artist's hand, but focuses the mind. "Where your attention goes, your energy flows. what controls your focus controls your life. You will never change your life u

"Sketch of Tammy-abstracting the line" graphite and pen on paper/sketchbook ©2007 Bjlane "Sketch of Tammy-seeing with one eye" graphite on paper/sketchbook ©2007 Bjlane Even though she had the diagnosis of Autism, adolescence for my 16-year-old daughter was typical in many ways. Just like the rest of us, she was trying to find out just who she was. She wanted her voice to be heard. But for her, the challenge was different... Although there were sure signs of physical and inte