Taking the Slate Outside – Plein Air Painting at the Anchorage Golf Course
On Friday, August 10th the Plein Air Painters of Alaska painted at the Anchorage Golf Course. Was a great spot to play with my new slate panels and see how they operate in the field. So far I love it!
“Illuminations” a show at Town Square Art Gallery
On April 9th I was honored to participate in a Painted Ladies group show at Town Square Art Gallery in Wasilla. It was here that I unveiled my latest painting “Orca Sunrise” What fun to meet with old friends, make new ones, and mingle with new collectors. Here is my new release… “Orca Sunrise” 24×36″ [...]
“Kamaole II Beach” Maui Plein Air Painting
“Kamaole II Beach” 9×12 oil on panel Original is Available Had the wonderful opportunity to spend a day at the beach with an artist friend. We enjoyed the Maui sun and sand while we painted. So fun! On the horizon you can see Molokini Crater (World class snorkel spot) and Kahoolawe Island beyond. The dark [...]
Special Delivery – Return to Kolea – October 2010
In fall of 2009 my family was blessed with the trip of a lifetime to a very special place, Kolea Villas in Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. So special, while there I constantly found myself pausing as if to record every detail for future recollection. Upon leaving I was immensely aware [...]
A Little Drizzle Makes For Consistant Lighting…(Updated)
Plein Air Painting at the Little Susitna River near Wasilla, Alaska. The weather was rather cold and dreary this early September day. Drizzles sputtered on and off over the course of a couple hours but the otherwise inclement weather made for some superbly consistent lighting. Here are a few photos documenting the process. “Little Su [...]
The Tales of a Tag-Along Part 5 Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010
Day 5 After the first full night’s sleep in over a week I felt very refreshed. Today’s scheduled painting location was downtown Hood River. It is a cute little town full of character and history. Though I was tempted to stay and paint, I failed to bring sufficient storage for all my wet paintings. I [...]
The Tales of a Tag-Along Part 4 Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010
Day 4 Many artists go their entire careers without ever experiencing the rush of painting from life out in the elements. A sheltered studio is the only environment to harbor their creative process. How sad that is. Sometime before 6am Sunday morning Jeanne Young and I brave the wind and dark to find the setting [...]
The Tales of a Tag-Along Part 3 Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010
Day Three The weather today was gorgeous again. Temperatures were in the 70′s and 80′s, perfect for painting. After all the rain us Alaska girls had experienced this summer, (Broke the all time record for consecutive days of precipitation) this sun and warmth was a real Godsend for Jeanne and I. Headed up to Mosier [...]
Painting en Plein Air in the Alaskan Autumn
One warm September day in Alaska, fellow artists, Kimberly Bustillos, Talya Johnson and myself headed east. Up the Glenn Highway just past Sutton was our destination. Vistas on either side of the highway made for several photo stops. Here are a few of the shots… (above) Spawning Sockeye Salmon Gorgeous, wasn’t it!? Finally we got [...]
The Tales of a Tag-Along • Part 2 • Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010
Day Two… After an incredible first day of Pacific Northwest 2010 , I was unsure what to expect for the rest of this adventure. I mean, that was amazing and pretty hard to beat. I was careful not to expect too much. Jeanne and I got up before the sun by about 20 minutes. Not [...]