Storm Grove
Last Monday I painted outdoors in pleasant late summer weather. I completed most of a small painting and started a larger canvas. Since the larger canvas was already toned with…
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.…
Quebec City
The second part of Jane LaFazio's watercolor sketching class was in Quebec City, Canada. After a cool, wet spring, the weather warmed up the week we arrived. The tulips were…
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia, commonly known as oak leaf hydrangea, is blooming in my garden this week. We've had moderate temperatures and some rain recently, so the garden is a lush tapestry…
Along the Cart Path
After doing some yard cleanup and mulching this week, I was inspired to relax on the deck and paint the view of the perennial garden and golf course in the…
Spring in My Garden
Last Saturday, the plein air group painted in my garden and had lunch at my house. I didn't paint because I couldn't focus on cooking and painting at the same…
April in Winnsboro
This week in South Carolina the weather is beautiful. It's prime time for gardening and plein air painting. Today I had the opportunity to have lunch and paint with Barbara…
Windy Day at Sandhill
Last Saturday, the plein air group was painting at Sandhill Research and Education Center in northeast Richland County, South Carolina. I wanted to go because it’s near my house and…
6 Tips to Improve Your Plein Air Painting Experience
If you haven’t painted outdoors (“en plein air”), you might be hesitant to meet up with a group of painters and get started. I encourage you to join in the…
Barnwell State Park
The South Carolina Park Service offers an Artist in Residence program at some of the state parks. Last fall I applied and was accepted for a stay at Barnwell State…