The Whimsy of San Gregorio

San Gregorio State Beach CA (Sunny Day), Oil on Linen, 10x8

Recently, I’ve found a new muse in San Gregorio State Beach (CA).  It’s a wonderful, unique stretch of beach on the northern coast of California.  It’s a site full of whimsy: high art castles and lowly shacks, all made of driftwood from the sea.  A great past time there is to build all kinds of … Read more

Plein Air Convention & Expo, 2013

2nd Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo
2nd Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo
2nd Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo

It was a pleasure presenting today at the 2nd Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo!  If you were not able to attend, here are my slides.  In the presentation, I show how social media can either be a distraction or  help you reach fine art collectors and build your career.  Enjoy!

 2/16/2014 Update: I’m now conducting my own research about how digital marketing helps artists succeed. Here are related slides presented at the California Art Club Winter Symposium.  You can contribute to this research by taking a short survey.  Thanks!

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Presented at the 2nd Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo, 2013, Monterey, CA
Presented at the 2nd Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo, 2013, Monterey, CA

 

San Gregorio State Beach

San Gregorio State Beach (Foggy Day), Oil on Linen, 9x12

Sunday was foggy along the coast, but I was able to find something interesting to paint at San Gregorio State Beach.  This beach is known for having plenty of driftwood, and beach-goers build really interesting huts and other structures there.  It’s well worth a visit.  This painting received a lot of comments on my Facebook … Read more