Painting outdoors: comparing backyard landscapes
Very soon I will be heading to Rome to attend a two-week “Painting Rome” plein air workshop and over the last several weeks I’ve been...
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- Apr 10, 2019
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Mini vacation: a plein air experience
Spring time is upon us. Reflecting back a few months, January in Scottsdale gave me a look into what’s to come for us in the PNW...
- Feb 1, 2019
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Still Life Workshop with Zoey Frank
Last Fall, I attended another workshop on Whidbey Island and enjoyed my time with Zoey Frank. As you can tell, I really like it there (on...
- Feb 1, 2019
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Commissioning art for gift giving, Brothers-themed
Since my last post it’s been a whirlwind. Our son had a BIG successful surgery. After healing time, I attended a fantastic painting...
- Feb 23, 2018
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Returning with a new look, website re-launch
It’s great to be back. Let me bring you up to date and share the most recent highlights of my art practice. Highlight number one: This...
- Oct 31, 2016
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Non-figurative series inspired by Matisse, Hammershøi
Fall has brought me back to atelier work at Gage South, aggressively going after the figure, but this non-figurative series has held my...
- Jul 12, 2016
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Plenty of firsts: narrative installation at “Best of Gage”
My entry in to “Best of Gage” juried competition at Gage Academy of Art made history this year. It’s the first “installation” entry in to...
- Apr 18, 2016
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Group show review: Trowbridge Atelier and Gage Studio Arts Intensive
I wanted to share some photos from the group show that opened on Friday, April 15, 2016. Thanks to all who came to see the show and...
- Apr 13, 2016
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Dreams and memories: synopsis of a new series
Over the last month-and-a-half, I began a new body of work. Two paintings are completed so far, and more are in the works. This post...
- Apr 11, 2016
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Dream figure symbolizes time and finds place in Flicker collage
Late last night I returned from a trip to Mexico City! I cannot express how fulfilling this experience was. Luckily, I’m still on CDMX...
- Mar 2, 2016
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Dream imagery as a source for artmaking
As a follow up from another post, Incorporating cartoon imagery into traditional three-dimensional still life, my next piece is an ink...
- Feb 24, 2016
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Incorporating cartoon imagery into traditional 3D still life
When it comes to technique, I am pushing myself to combine what I already know with the ideas that take more effort on my part. My...
- Jan 11, 2016
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Best practices: maintaining a reserve of oil colors
I occasionally buy the same color paint, but different brands. As artists we are in a constant search to find whatever it is to make our...
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