Month: May 2009

Painting the Sky

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Painting the sky is so much fun!  There’s a natural synergy between that subject and the tools of the painter, especially the brush.  The right-shaped brush can render the sky naturally, and the fluidity of paint adds to this perfect fit between subject and materials.  They’re also among the best subjects to create compelling compositions, … Read more

Upcoming Shows

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I have a few shows coming up that you may be interested in.  Hope to see you!

  • Viewpoints Gallery – Two-Man Show with Andy Balantine.  July 6-31.  Reception: Saturday, July 11, 2-5PM at the gallery.
  • North Tahoe Plein Air – I will be painting on location Wednesday – Friday, September 9-11. The silent auction, demonstrations and public sale will take place at the Village at Northstar on Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, the same weekend as the Autumn Food and Wine Festival.  The show and sale of  paintings will then move to North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City and continue until November 1st.
  • San Luis Obispo Plein Air – I will be painting throughout San Luis Obispo September 28 – October 4th.  A paid “Collector’s Party” will be held October 2nd, 4:30-6:00pm at the Art Center, then a public recpetion as part of the art walk from 6-9pm.  Saturday, October 3rd is the “Quick Draw”, during which all painters will have two hours to paint a scene anywhere in the city block around the Art Center and Mission Plaza, followed by a live auction of the completed paintings. Paintings will remain on sale Sunday, October 4th at the Art Center from 10am-6pm.

Brantes, France

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In the Summer of 2003 I got to paint in the south of France for a few weeks with Brigette Curt and Jim Smyth.  It was probably the most memorable painting experience of my life.  The smells of Provence (Lavender, Lindent trees, herbs) and light are just incredible. If you’d like to join them, check … Read more

Mother’s Day in Golden Gate Park

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The Golden Gate Park Bank has started their concerts again (running through October) every Sunday.  As I’m starting to paint the figure again a bit more, I road my bike down to the park to complete some plein air sketch studies.  I’m studying with Peggi Kroll-Roberts in September at l’Atelier aux Couleurs in Petaluma this … Read more

“High Key” Seascape

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I have been experimenting with different painting keys. “High key” paintings (like the seascape below) are painted with pale, light values, and according to this website, can be either high or low color saturation.  My paintings tend to be on the dark side, because it allows me to use full saturation colors for the lights. … Read more

Return to Stow Lake Bridge

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I’ve painted this bridge before, and wrote about the history of this area.  This is a different view, and I’m much happier not only with the composition, but the color, paint application, etc. It’s great keeping this blog, because I can look back at old work and measure my progress.  Hope you enjoy it!   … Read more