Yellow Tub Creative

04/27/2026

Thank you to the legendary of and for bringing the culture together and giving us access to capture the family, love, and atmosphere that you have created. Thank you and for the invite. Stay tuned for a special digital magazine collaboration among / / / / commemorating portions of the event!

04/02/2026

The power of intention is real, according to the Law of Attraction. When we focus our thoughts and actions, we can achieve our goals. Rich Brown of put this philosophy into practice when went forward with his design of the Boss base, aiming to make pottery more accessible. This artist's testimony is a beautiful manifestation of that vision. Unfortunately, we missed her name, but if you know her, please share it with us so we can send her some love and support for her artistic endeavors.

04/02/2026

The 2026 ™NCECA "Volumes" conference in Detroit, Michigan, highlighted the beauty, simplicity, and human touch of the ceramics industry.

At the event, Yellow Tub Creative LLC artist Rich Brown of Pottery32 showcased the Boss Base, a product he invented in collaboration with Speedball Art Products. The Speedball booth was vibrant, featuring multiple artists demonstrating their unique talents with Speedball products.

03/28/2026

Inspiring conversations with & today. Stay tuned for what's coming!

03/21/2026

Experiencing a full circle moment can be truly remarkable. In 2009, I bid on a government contract for art but lost to two other artists, one of whom is now a good friend, from Newnan, Georgia. Fast forward to 2021, I had the opportunity to curate “The Martin Pate Experience” at De Sousa Slay, a gallery I helped create in Newnan.

Until this morning, I was unaware that our paths had crossed 12 years earlier. To add to this surreal experience, I am currently finishing my Master’s of Science in Acquisition & Contract Management at , where I am learning how to offer creative services and products to federal and local governments.

Staying on your path can lead to unexpected and meaningful connections.

11/16/2025

"Love is Love: Uncertain Certainty" 40x30
acrylic, pencil, ink, marker on cradled aluminum panel
Painted live and auctioned during the AFCEA - Huntsville Chapter Autumn Gala. At the winning bidder's request, I took this piece home to my studio and added highlights and accents in different shades of blue. She also requested small stars. I ghosted in a few other elements that can only be seen when the lights hit them at certain angles, and a few that glow in the dark.
I started this piece with an idea of what I wanted to do. The keynote speaker, retired Army officer Joe Heyman PhD, began his speech and delved into the direction of AI responsibility and accountability. During a conversation with one of the attendees, they told me that AI lacked feelings and empathy. This changed the direction of what I was doing. This piece became a conversation about the uncertain certainty of love and the emotions and feelings it encompasses.
Materials used:
Tri-Art Manufacturing cradled alupanel
Nova Color Artists Acrylic Paint
Jacquard Products Lumiere paint & Pearl Ex powdered pigment
Amsterdam Acrylics ink
Golden Paints SoFlat acrylic
Createx Colors
FrogTape
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11/13/2025

11/12/2025

I received an invitation from Mr. Kenneth McAlman, Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs at Alabama A&M University, to attend their 20th Annual Veterans Day Program and Reception. Here is a snippet of the guest speaker, LTG Chris Mohan, acting AMC Commander, AMC Deputy Commanding General, and Redstone Arsenal Senior Commander, speaking.