Creating paint sketches is probably the thing I learn from the most. It eliminates (or greatly cuts back) my desire to capture something “perfectly” or….

Most days in the field, I go over the same movements, strategies, and hurdles painting. Seeing significant progress is usually minimal, even nonexistent at times…

As children, we are taught that the sky is blue, the sun is yellow, and the trees are green. Learning these categorization techniques are good tools for…

Water is always fun to paint. It’s always a challenge, and at times, frustrating- but never dull! Both from life…

Color theory is one of the many things in painting that constantly intrigues me. How different colors can vary when mixed, layered, or placed next…

There are certain places, days, and subjects that any artist may gravitate toward. For me, the House Boat Dock is one of these places. When I find….

The location and day I created this end-of-the-summer painting was gorgeous. The day had been sunny with nice gentle breeze. The heat of the….

Just like someone turned on the lights, it’s starting to feel a bit like autumn. The very tips of the trees and other….

It is always good practice to draw and paint boats when working outdoors. Quite often, I get used to working with nature’s shapes; i.e. trees, flowers….

It’s September and the start of the best season of the year; Autumn! Being an artist, I may be a little bit biased though. Autumn in…

Let’s talk about anxiety and art. I think it comes hand-in-hand with perfectionism and can be exhibited in all different forms. For me, it’s often…

Storms can be chaotic but they can also provide a lot of insight as well. Instead of pondering what strokes to make next…

Our world is colorful. There is saturation, chroma, and hue everywhere. It surrounds us every second of everyday. And it is beautiful. What I attempt to do is

Oh windy days. I love the wind, but (plein air + wind) calls for a strategic approach. Wind can be tricky, temperamental, and fascinating all …

Let’s talk about balance. That’s on thing that seems hard to find right now, regardless of who you are. Balance in staying ….

When I tell people that I’m a plein air painter, one of the first questions is normally, “where do you go to paint???” My answer, more or less, is usually; “wherever I go!” That's the handy thing about…

I started this summer to really think about many things in my life and then reprioritize. Who else has done this recently? In regards …

To the many, few, or just myself who read these lines; I welcome you to this space and thank you for taking a pause throughout the day. This is my blog, open to be filled with thoughts, ideas, mishaps….