P.B.S. Studios Website Upgrade Project

Now that I have completed the writing phase of my book, “Golf a la Cart Version 2,” and while I’m trying to find ways to promote the new book, any suggestions? Although I’ve got some ideas for my next writing project, they’re all in the early stages of development. I’ll report on them once they come to fruition. Meanwhile, I’ve decided to work on my computer pbsstudios.com website – the P.B.S. Studios Website Upgrade Project.

The primary focus of the first phase of the P.B.S. Studios Website Upgrade Project is to upgrade the Gallery Section of the website. Visitors can see my digital paintings and photographs. All are for sale or publication; some are linked to my Etsy Store. Updating that process is part of Phase 2 of the P.B.S. Studios Website Upgrade Project.

P.B.S. Studios Website Upgrade Project Phase 1

 The upgrade started by reviewing and removing early digital paintings. During the review of the Gallery, I decided to separate the Digital Painting – Animal gallery into Digital Painting – Animal – Birds and Digital Painting – Animal – Cats & Etc.

P.B.S. Studios Website Upgrade Project Phase 2

Phase 2 of the P.B.S. Studios Website Upgrade Project is adding additional works of art. I’ve created several digital paintings that aren’t yet on my website. Phase 2 review and upload a selection of digital paintings in all categories.

During the Update of the digital paintings, I’ll link more of my digital paintings and photographs to my Etsy Store.

P.B.S. Studios Website Upgrade Project Phase 3

Phase 3 of the P.B.S. Studios Website Upgrade Project is to review and select a selection of articles. After having the success and enjoyment of laying out my book, “Golf a la Cart Version 2,” I’m going to create and upload additional articles in PDF format.

I’ll be documenting my process here on my blog with regular posts. Sorry, that’s what a retired technical writers do – we document everything! Look at pbsstudios.com and let me know what you think of the changes. Use the contact page and send me an email. I’m not looking for development assistance ads. I like the challenge of figuring out how to utilize WordPress on my website.

“Golf a la Cart Version 2” Book Available

“Golf a la Cart Version 2” is available from Amazon or directly through me. Order books from me and you’ll get a special discount.

PBS Studios

PBS Studios is a feature and content writer/photography/digital painting company that has written and published over 100 articles for newspapers, magazines, and online publications. I’ve also had many other photographs published as illustrations in commercial and textbook publications. As a digital photo painter, I’ve displayed my work in shops, libraries, galleries, restaurants, commercial buildings (including Manassas City Hall), and on banners.

Check out the gallery section on my website, www.pbsstudios.com, to see digital photo paintings and other examples of my work. Please Note: All photographs and digital images are for sale. You can purchase my digital paintings directly from me or online through my Etsy Store. For more information, please email me at psmolens@pbsstudios.com.

2025 Thanksgiving Day

I’m sure everyone had a great holiday and a great time getting together with family and friends. Unfortunately for golfers, 2025 Thanksgiving Day will be remembered for the passing of Professional Golfer Frank Urban “Fuzzy” Zoeller.

Fuzzy Zoeller Passing

Fussy was one of the great characters in Professional Golf. He brought humor to a closed-minded game. Sometimes people didn’t get his humor. Like a lot of people, sometimes his mouth worked faster than his brain, but his heart was true. How he helped John Daly should never be forgotten. It showed the true heart of a man who saw a fellow golfer struggling. RIP Fuzzy.

2026 P.B.S. Studios Calendar

I have only a few of my 2026 P.B.S. Studios Calendar left for sale. The calendar contains 13 reproductions from my Silhouette Series of digital paintings. It’s a larger size than previous years – more space to write. Get one before they are all gone.

“Golf a la Cart Version 2”

My shipment of books has arrived: “Golf a la Cart Version 2.” It is available from Amazon or directly through me. Order books from me and you’ll get a special discount.

PBS Studios

IPBS Studios is a feature and content writer/photography/digital painting company that has written and published over 100 articles for newspapers, magazines, and online publications. I’ve also had many other photographs published as illustrations in commercial and textbook publications. As a digital photo painter, I’ve displayed my work in shops, libraries, galleries, restaurants, commercial buildings (including Manassas City Hall), and on banners.

Check out the gallery section on my website, www.pbsstudios.com, to see digital photo paintings and other examples of my work. Please Note: All photographs and digital images are for sale. You can purchase my digital paintings directly from me at the 2025 Fall Gallery Walk art show or online through my Etsy Store. For more information, please email me at psmolens@pbsstudios.com.

 

2025 Fall Gallery Walk This Saturday Afternoon

I hope you will stop by the Centerfuse Workplace Center in downtown Manassas this Saturday afternoon, November 8^th (that the day after tomorrow) for the 2025 Fall Gallery Walk. I’ll be displaying my art with my art group, MAG.

I’ll have a selection of framed and unframed digital paintings for sale at the 2025 Fall Gallery Walk.. As part of the display, I’ll have some digital paintings from my Silhouette Series. But wait, there’s more!

2026 P.B.S. Studios Calendar

I’ll also be selling my 2026 P.B.S. Studios Calendar at the 2025 Fall Gallery Walk.. The calendar contains 13 reproductions from my Silhouette Series of digital paintings.

Taking Orders for “Golf a la Cart Version 2”

While my book shipment is on order, I’ll be taking orders for my new book, “Golf a la Cart Version 2.” Order and you’ll get a special 2025 Fall Gallery Walk. price

 I’ll also have my book “Creating Digital Paintings”

After visiting me at the Centerfuse Workplace Center, you can see other artists in stores around downtown Manassas. My artist friends will show their latest creations, at the 2025 Fall Gallery Walk. including John Hartt at the Man Cave, Valerie Larson at Doug’s Deli, and the p-ART-ners art group at the Ground Central coffee shop. Hopefully, it will be a lovely Saturday afternoon —come and see fantastic art by local artists.

PBS Studios

PBS Studios is a feature and content writer/photography/digital painting company that has written and published over 100 articles for newspapers, magazines, and online publications. I’ve also had many other photographs published as illustrations in commercial and textbook publications. As a digital photo painter, I’ve displayed my work in shops, libraries, galleries, restaurants, commercial buildings (including Manassas City Hall), and on banners.

Check out the gallery section on my website, www.pbsstudios.com, to see digital photo paintings and other examples of my work. Please Note: All photographs and digital images are for sale. You can purchase my digital paintings directly from me at the 2025 Fall Gallery Walk art show or online through my Etsy Store. For more information, please email me at psmolens@pbsstudios.com.

 

 

 

2026 Digital Painting Calendar – Now Available

P.B.S. Studios is proud to announce that the P.B.S. Studios 2026 Digital Painting Calendar is now available. The calendar contains 13 reproductions of my digital photo paintings. The 2026 Digital Painting Calendar features digital paintings from my silhouettes painting series, including people, landscapes, and other silhouetted subjects.

The cover, a digital photo-painting titled “Golfer at Sunset,” is a perfect example of my silhouette digital painting series. The calendar cover is also the cover of my new book, “Golf a la Cart Version 2,” coming out on Nov. 1^st on Amazon.com.

I tried to match up the paintings with the seasons. All 13 (cover and 12 months) images used within the 2026 Digital Painting Calendar are also available as prints and greeting cards.

After selecting the images for this year’s calendar, I began looking for a publishing company. To try to keep the calendar price down, since I only purchase 10 calendars at the beginning. I don’t get the significant order discounts.

After selecting a publisher, I thought I would order the standard wall-size calendar (11.5 x 9) as last year. What arrived were 10 beautiful, large wall-size calendars (14.5 x 11). Here are pictures of the two calendars.

 

Because of the larger size of the wall calendar, you can purchase the P.B.S. Studios 2026 Digital Painting Calendar through Etsy or by contacting P.B.S. Studios. The cost of the calendar is $30. USD. Plus $5.00 for shipping orders in the US – sorry, USPS postage has increased. I accept payments by check, credit card, or PayPal. Use the Contact form to contact P.B.S. Studios and order the calendar.

Art Show in Two Weeks

On Saturday afternoon, Nov. 8th, P.B.S. Studios is participating in the Fall Gallery Walk at Centerfuse Workspace in downtown Manassas, VA. I’ll be one of the artists with Manassas Art Guild (MAG). I’ll be showing several old and new digital paintings, including framed and unframed works, greeting cards, and the new P.B.S. Studios 2026 Digital Painting Calendar.

I look forward to seeing you all on Nov. 8^th for the Fall Gallery Walk at Centerfuse Workspace. Story by and say hi while looking at some great art by regional artists.

 

Joe Bonamassa Update

I’m sorry I’ve not communicated very much over the past couple of months. I’ve been busy rewriting my latest book, “Golf a la Cart” into “Golf a la Cart Version 2” (more about that later). But I’m taking a break in writing to see Blues Guitar Master, Joe Bonamassa, in Concert at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA tonight.

If you’ve read my website (pbsstudios.com) and Facebook blog posting dated March 6^th, you know that my wife (Linda Smolens) and I are huge fans of Joe Bonamassa. Rarely does a day go by that Linda doesn’t have me set up the Joe Bonamassa on YouTube. We have just about worn out our copy of “Tales of Time” DVD.

A Bit of History with Joe Bonamassa

That posting was all about me getting scammed when I tried to get a meet and greet with Joe Bonamassa at his concert in Charleston, WV, during his spring tour back in March. I paid a lot of money, only to discover I had been scammed when I arrived at the concert venue. I had to purchase two tickets (they were actually great seats – in a box on the side of the venue about halfway back) so we could see the concert. After the concert, because I was so upset, I spent much of the night writing a blog posting about my experience. I posted the blog post to my website and Facebook page on March 6^th. I received many nice comments from people, including those who had also been scammed.

As I said at the end of that posting, I sent multiple copies of the posting to Joe Bonamassa through his website over the summer. I was hoping to get a response from Joe or his manager, Roy Weisman—no such luck. Unfortunately, I never got a response from Joe or his management team. It has make me wonder, who is running the Joe Bonamassa website contact page? I know Joe Bonamassa is busy, making new music – I see he has a new album coming out – “Breakthrough.” He did concert tours in England and Europe this summer (busy man). Still, I would have thought I would have gotten an acknowledgement or something from Joe or his management team.

When Joe Bonamassa announced that he would be playing a concert at Wolf Trap during his fall tour, I purchased two tickets for handicapped seats (remember, Linda uses a wheelchair).

Over the past few weeks, I have gone to Joe Bonamassa’s Facebook pages and left postings. Again. I was hoping I would get a response. I have not heard a word from Joe or his management team. As a last-second chance, I sent a message to “Joe Bonamassa” through his Facebook “Joe Bonamassa Private Page”

I did get a response from whoever is running that Facebook page. Here is the conversation:

Conversation with a Joe Bonamassa Scammer

Joe Bonamassa private page

Musician/band

Hi Peter! Please let us know how we can help you.

 You sent

Joe, any chance I could be apart of your meet and greet before your concert at Wolf Trap tomorrow night. contact me through pbsstudios.com

Joe Bonamassa private page

But you no you have to communicate with my team management for your meet and greet card so that you can be able to meet with me in person

Joe Bonamassa private page

Hope you know how much it cost

2:02 AM

You sent

I’ve tried to communicate with you and your management team via your website but I did not get a response. You can contact me through my website pbsstudios.com

2:43 AM

Joe Bonamassa private page

No dear I need our conversation to be private in zangi

Joe Bonamassa private page

The only payment method we do accept here with my team management is an apple gift card when are you willing to get yours

6:22 AM

You sent

I’m not going to do a meet and greet. Because I’ve been scammed before and I’m not going to pay. I’ll watch Joe Bonsmasa tonight from the handicap seats with my wife (who is in a wheelchair) at Wolf Trap.

6:47 AM

Joe Bonamassa private page

I understand, I’m so sorry to hear that you were scammed before, I can only imagine how horrible that must have been. I appreciate you still wanting to watch my fight tonight, and I hope you and your wife have a great time at Wolf Trap. Please know that I will be doing all I can to give you an entertaining match to remember. Thank you for your support, even if you can’t be at the meet and greet.

7:59 AM

You sent

I’m sorry, but you are a scammer. You’ll read about this in my latest blog and Facebook posting.

Please Note: I copied this conversation verbatim – misspellings and all.

Joe Bonamassa Private Page is run by a scammer, trying to get people to pay to meet and greet Joe Bonamassa.

Golf a la Cart Book Update

One of the comments I received about my book, “Golf a la Cart,” was that the typeface on the scanned pages of the chapters was hard to read in the paperback version of the book. In the digital version, readers could expand the page to make it easier to read the small print.

I’ve spent the second half of the summer converting those scanned pages into regular chapters. I’ve also added many more pictures. The magazine articles had only a couple of pictures to illustrate the article. During the process of converting the scanned articles into chapters, I’ve added more photographs and digital paintings to illustrate each chapter.

I’ve also created a new cover, which I’ll be sharing soon. My goal is to have my latest book out by the end of October, just in time for the holiday sales.

 

 P.B.S. Studios

P.B.S. Studios is a feature and content writer/photography/digital painting company that has written and published over a hundred articles for newspapers, magazines, and online publications. I’ve also had many other photographs published as illustrations in commercial and textbook publications. As a digital photo painter, I’ve displayed my work in various venues, including shops, libraries, galleries, restaurants, commercial buildings (such as Manassas City Hall), and banners.

Check out the gallery section on my website, www.pbsstudios.com, to see digital photo paintings and other examples of my work. Please Note: All photographs and digital paintings are for sale, and you can purchase my digital paintings online through my Etsy Store.