Thanks to everyone who attended my open studios show this past weekend. You braved the rain and cold to enjoy art, and I appreciate your support. The show was not a big financial success, but it was really great to see lots of familiar faces, including Cathy Boyer, Mike Chamberlain, Sam/Phil, The Laderman’s, Decker Walker, … Read more
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been accepted into the San Luis Obispo Plein Air Invitational 2006! I received the letter today. Here’s a schedule of events. If you’ll be in the area during that time, and would like to paint with me (or watch), let me know. San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival 2006. … Read more
At the recent Gold Country 2006 Plein Air Invitational, I had a conversation with artists that is fairly common: do you want to be known as a “Plein Air Painter“, or just simply as an “Artist”? The reason we have to ask ourselves that is due to the fact–largely–that collectors would like a label that … Read more
Wow, had a great day today. First, I was welcomed in the morning by a wonderful email from Kyle Garcia, owner of the Pheonix Gallery Topeka (in Kansas). We had a great email conversation about my seascapes. She has a local client that would like one to remember her days in California. Like a lot … Read more
I painted this 11×14 yesterday plein air, in the hills around the small town of Pescadero. Need to stock up paintings of local scenes for two upcoming shows: The Filoli Show, and the Kumquat show June 1. Enjoy!
Andy Skaff, Stan Robbins and I painted together on the last day of the event (prior to the “Quick Draw” at Columbia State Park. We found a great spot on Sells Road. Again, I had to photograph this outside before the exhibition, so the colors/quality isn’t great. If I get it back, I’ll scan it … Read more
On this day I painted with several artists, including Kathleen Dunphy (click for self-portrait) I ended up buying myself a wonderful work of hers called “After the Rain“. She’s a wonderful local artist, and lives in Murphy’s, just outside Angels Camp. We were lucky this week. This is short period between the raging rains we … Read more
I received great news today from Ron Wilcox, owner of Earthwood Collections Gallery in Estes Park, CO. They accepted my application to “Estes Park Plein Air 2006“, their prestigeous plein air event this summer! I will paint in Colorada that last week of August, in anticipation of the show’s events, which include the list below. … Read more
My first day painting at this event (Monday) was a bit of a bust. I planned on painting at Yosemite that day (and did), but several road closures and my attempt at a short cut through the Sierras (offroad) made the journey 7 hours! I also find it difficult to capture such iconic, grand places. … Read more
Just back from the Seventh Annual Gold Country Plein Air Invitational. Wow, what an event. Kristen at The Vault Gallery did a wonderful job. The weather was perfect. I had the honor of painting and showing with some of the top plein air painters working today, including Jack Cassinetto, Paul Kratter, Ray Roberts; Timothy Horn; … Read more