New Beginnings
Ah, September! Although January is officially the beginning of the year, September always makes me think of starting new projects. Maybe it's a holdover from school days.…
Giving Thanks
November is a month of remembrance and thanksgiving, of grieving and celebrating. With All Saints Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving passing in quick succession, we’re on an emotional…
Minding the Gap
Have you ever thought about the process that takes place before a piece of art appears ready for sale on a gallery wall? Today, I’m giving you an inside look…
Abiding Trees
I'm excited and honored to be installing an exhibition of 30 works at Still Hopes Retirement Community this weekend. Click on the video above to hear about my inspiration for…
Colorways #2
Last week I talked about changing the colorway of a design to change the mood. In this second painting of trees along the Congaree River, I changed the colors from…
Cottonwood Calm
Bright yellow cottonwood trees light up the Rio Grand valley between Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico in the autumn. This painting reminds me of several trips to that area…
What is it about Trees?
Trees. So much a part of the landscape. Today I've been working on selecting paintings for an exhibit, and I was amazed at how many paintings of trees I have.…
Laurel Fantasy
Buy with PayPal I wanted to do a residency because it’s my art fantasy life to focus on an art project, walk and sleep whenever I want, and have someone…
Ancient Oak
One of the best things about plain air painting with a group is the opportunity to experience areas I may not have known about or visited on my own. This…