R.S. Westeren Studio

THE CANDY CANE WOMAN BY R S WESTEREN       I believe that the Christmas season is truly a wonderful time. Fluffy fresh white snow reflecting the colors of the twinkling red and green lights makes you know that Christmas Day is near. In my youth, I waited with bated breath at the mail box each day for the Sears Christmas catalog to be delivered. I would spend hours examining each page making those all important selections to my ever growing Christmas list. With that list in hand, my parents would drive to the mall so I could see Santa in person. My heart raced as I stood in line waiting my turn, clutching the list in my hand. I bounced with joy and ran to him when it was my turn. I whispered to him that I have been a good boy and slipped into his hand the Christmas wish list. Although many things change over the years, going to he mall and sitting on Santa’s lap still brings lines of wide eyed excited children.      That is why I, a fifty eight year old man, decided to start

Not Norman Rockwell By R. S. Westeren    The snow, like a fuzzy white blanket, has tucked in the frozen ground for the evening. Through the frosty window we see the whole family gathered in the living room stuffed from the grand Thanksgiving feast of turkey with all the trimmings. Smoke from his pipe circled Grandfather’s head like a halo, while he rocked slowly in his leather upholstered throne in front of the roaring crackling fire. Grandchildren and great grandchildren sprawled on the musty carpeted floor playing with old toys that they only see this time of year. Uncles, aunts and the cousins are all quietly chatting with each other comparing stories and adventures of the past years activities. The black long haired cat prowls in the corner near the fireplace preparing to attack any unawaring trespasser and the family yellow Labrador is curled up near the fireplace enjoying the warmth from the fire. The first Christmas music is playing on the old radio giving a wonderful

This morning while working on my current novel I started reflecting on what I have done and where I still want to go. I have actually had only a few jobs in my entire life and one of them for twenty four years. I been a janitor, auto parts salesman, inventory control clerk, traffic controller, broiler cook, multiple levels of restaurant management and multiple levels of hotel management. I been a General Manager of a restaurant and the Director of Hotel Operations for a couple hotels. Not too bad for a person who was not very good in school and barely got a high school diploma. My work ethic is simple - do the best you can and pay attention to everything. Soon I will be embarking in to something new, I am not sure what that will be. It really doesn't matter what. I am ready for a new challenge and new opportunities. That will pay the bills and keep food and shelter over our heads. But then there is what I want to do for myself. I am going to finish the novel I am writing and get

WARNING:Shameless Self Promoting ahead This message is for those who have not gone to a RAWartists event. For many years now RAWartists events have been going on (Tommy Rockers, The Royal and now The ACT night Club). What RAWartists event is a collection of local artists, designers, musicians and photographers in a evening event that pushes your senses. Fashion shows, live original music, performance art and visual art all in one venue at one time! These events will immerse your senses with excitement. All this for $15! Truly a value! Do I want you to come see my photography - yes of course! But you will get soooo much more. If you buy your tickets I will give you a second ticket FREE (you just email me and tell me whose name you want on the 2nd ticket)

The Photography of R S Westeren at RAW: Marvel in The Act Night Club @ The Palazzo on the famous Las Vegas Strip. April 25th Doors open at 7 p.m. SPECIAL 2 for 1 TICKET OFFER FOR MY FRIENDS ONLY!!!!!!! Buy one ticket on line at the link below (must be purchased under my name) and I will buy your second ticket for you! Just buy your one ticket and then email/text/call me and tell me whose name you want on the second ticket and I will take care of it. This is a VERY limited time offer so act NOW! http://www.rawartists.org/lasvegas/marvel/?artist=25271

The Photography of R S Westeren at RAW: Marvel in The Act Night Club @ The Palazzo on the famous Las Vegas Strip. April 25th Doors open at 8 p.m. SPECIAL 2 for 1 TICKET OFFER FOR MY FRIENDS ONLY!!!!!!! Buy one ticket on line at the link below (must be purchased under my name) and I will buy your second ticket for you! Just buy your one ticket and then email/text/call me and tell me whose name you want on the second ticket and I will take care of it. This is a VERY limited time offer so act NOW!

See you April 25th

The Photography of R S Westeren at RAW: Marvel in The Act Night Club @ The Palazzo on the famous Las Vegas Strip. April 25th Doors open at 8 p.m. SPECIAL 2 for 1 TICKET OFFER FOR MY FRIENDS ONLY!!!!!!! Buy one ticket on line at the link below (must be purchased under my name) and I will buy your second ticket for you! Just buy your one ticket and then email/text/call me and tell me whose name you want on the second ticket and I will take care of it. This is a VERY limited time offer so act NOW! http://www.rawartists.org/lasvegas/marvel/?artist=25271

Weathered Log by R S Westeren

Purple tears by R S Westeren

On April 25th I will be participating in RAW Marvel @ The ACT Night Club in the Palazzo. It will be the first time that I will be presenting a large selection of my photographs. I am actually presenting some of the photographs in poster format! I am hoping all my friends get off their couch that evening, spend the $15 (entry fee) and enjoy not only my art work but the artistic talents of some 17 other artists & performers. This show is 58 years in the making for me and I would love to have all my friends share this with me. Come have a cocktail and lets party! You can get tickets through me or the link below (please buy them under my name so I get credit for you being there!). Thanks Roger Westeren Evoke Thought-Inspire Emotion-Create Conversation Shameless Promotion #3