Today’s “Quick Paint” was delayed by rain, and ended the same way. I had lots of piles of grays to get rid of before I ship my equipment home tomorrow, and since it was a grey morning anyway, I had piles of paint ready to go! I am very happy with this, one of my … Continue reading Door County Plein Air, Day 7
A couple more paintings to share.
Busy couple days, but finally ready for the show tomorrow night! It rained all day today, but I was able to finish a painting of a Venus-like statue at Edgewood Orchard Galleries. Last night, finished two paintings for the “Evening with the Artists” sunset reception. I did both a late afternoon/pre-sunset work and a really … Continue reading Door County Plein Air, Day 4-5
Driving through the fog and rain in Sister Bay last night, I thought a bug or shiny tangible object had flown through my side window without a sound. I literally searched the cabin with my suspicious eyes, but, shock…are you ready for it?…it was a RAY OF SUNSHINE! I immediately pulled over, believing Ra himself … Continue reading Door County Plein Air, Day 3
Painted at Woodwalk Gallery today in Egg Harbor, where owner/artist Margaret was the perfect hostess–supplying both bug spray and encouragement with a smile. When she asked how my painting was going, I replied (honestly) that it would either be great, or I’d crash and burn. Artist’s live on the edge. She really like that. I … Continue reading Door County Plein Air, Day 2
Made it to Door County. Painting away! Too busy to write more at the moment 🙂
I’ve cut down on the number of plein air events (one year, I did over 10–way too many!), and instead, are looking for events that will take me to new locales I haven’t painted before. Just finished Hearst Castle Plein Air, and my next show is in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin (I just mis-spelled Wisconsin, … Continue reading Door County Plein Air 2010
This painting of Timberfield model Chase sat in my studio for a while, unfinished (I thought). I like to work “ala prima”, wet into wet. I wasn’t able to finish this one that way, so it sat a few weeks. But it grew on me as is, so here it is. This painting is an … Continue reading Chase
Why art? This is my “encore career”. After working 35 years in technology, the tragedy of 911 and a significant health scare, I began thinking of my legacy. Would it be developing a high tech product, or new marketing campaign? Probably not. Both of those careers create ephemeral results. I wanted more. I also saw … Continue reading About
