I’m off today to Idaho for a weeklong workshop with Ovanes Berberian. I’m going to attempt to keep blogging from there, but I have no idea what cellular service or Internet access I’ll have. Luckily, I have both a personal (Cingular) and work (Verizon) cell, so hopefully, one will work. I’m also experimenting with blogging … Read more
I’ve had both collectors and artists ask me about varnishing. In my experience, most plein air painters seem to skip this important step. Perhaps it’s because we sell work right off the easel! No time to let the painting dry… I think varnishing is important, both for the presentation and preservation of your work. I … Read more
Have been invited to yet another plein air paint-out. I guess eventually I’ll get tired of this! I know in talking to others they feel there’s a saturation of paint-out events, but I’m always happy to participate. They’re fun. This one is the “2006 Valona Plein Air Paint Out“. Watch artists paint in the area … Read more
Just back from Sonora. Unfortunately, I didn’t get any painting done. My allergies drove me crazy! I have an appointment today to get new medication. I understand that your body can become immune to certain drugs over time. Oh well. I was in Sonora to pick up work from my show there, “Gold Country Plein … Read more