Lasting Change and Learning
A magnificent Florentine sunset. The sun was setting over Florence. I was on my balcony, wrapped up in a blanket on a cool [...]
Studio and Plein Air; Plein Air and Studio
“If I could say it with words, I wouldn’t have to paint” — Edward Hopper So, it is a bit of oxymoron for a painter [...]
Learn / Grow
Painting done on location at Stephen Duren’s workshop. Not yet touched up in the studio. I was about 27; the year was 2000 [...]
The Case for the Value of the Arts
Recently I found myself in a discussion on the value of different careers. By the end of the discussion, the question was posed: "So, what is [...]
Art Creation and Traveling Made Easy
Painting on location. This rock proved handy. I usually stand when I paint, but this was a relaxing experience. The mountains were enshrouded [...]
One of Those Skies
The original study, done on location at Ghost Ranch. It was one of those skies. Layers of clouds atop of clouds, with a [...]
Why So Much Study?
The joy of learning and growing with others at the Plein Air Convention A still life done at the atelier in Florence. [...]
Wild and Precious Life
Spring is in the the air Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? —Mary [...]
The View from Santa Fe
This is my tribe. My paint buddies. The people who speak my language, make the journey more fun and we help make each other [...]
Paint, Study, Travel, Love, Puppies, Repeat
The big picture view of Florence from Piazza Michelangelo. What did you know about yourself when you were really young? You knew something [...]