Living with the Seasons
I ran into my husband while I was painting this idyllic river sunrise. Thank you for the photo, MGS! The air is crisp [...]
Getting the Most Out of October
October skies as seen from Glen Haven on the first day of October. It's the most magical time of the year! Well, that's [...]
Back Inside the Studio
Spent the weekend working on this 24 x 48 oil painting of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Call it roots and wings: This push and pull [...]
Studio vs. Plein Air: The Two are Tied in the First Round
Plein air painting Nothing — I mean, nothing — can compare to spending your days in harmony with nature. Except maybe endless uninterrupted [...]
Simplify, Simplify, Simplify
A foggy morning made simplifying easy. Who else wants to simplify? Simple views where my mind is free from clutter, and my [...]
The Joys of “Cottage Life”
A glorious sunset on Little Traverse Lake Cottage life has been a greater joy than I could imagine, which is a surprise. I [...]
Getting the Most Out of Your Summer
Early morning painting along the shores of Lake Michigan inside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The English say there is no such thing [...]
Learning How to Live
A few of the faces that matter deeply to me. My chosen family. It takes a long time to learn how to live. [...]
The Plein Air Lifestyle: Why You Should Consider It
Morning is so much sweeter when you paint it. No better place than along the shores of Lake Michigan inside Sleeping Bear Dunes National [...]
Creativity is for Everyone Summer Camp: Week #4
A study done on location at Thoreson Farm inside Sleeping Bear National Park. We're on to the fourth and final week! Color, oh [...]