October is a few weeks away. I am beginning to organize my studio for visitors. The Santa Cruz Arts Council’s Open Studio Tour is a favorite event for many residents. It is a chance to explore hidden gems in our rural and diverse community. South County artists (from the harbor … Read More
Reflections Elegante Gallery in Monterey will host members of the Central Coast Art Association in September. I will be in the gallery exhibiting paintings and prints in a pop up show on September 19 and 20 from 11am to 5pm. The gallery is located on Alvarado plaza, within walking distance … Read More
Samantha from Home by Zinnias in Santa Cruz invited me to be a guest artist during the month of September as they celebrate autumn. She selected some of my vineyards including a painting made at Rodoni farms, north of Santa Cruz. They are exhibiting my 16×20 painting of Soquel Vineyards, … Read More
Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA), in its new location at 280 Main Street in Watsonville, is mounting an exhibit to raise funds for the organization and to promote local artists. This year I have been invited to participate in their exhibit Hot off the Walls: Art to Go. Here’s what the … Read More
Two Weekends: October 4 & 5, October 18 & 19 My Studio is # 77 on this county wide Art Tour The annual Open Studios Tour offers the public a look into the studios of artists throughout Santa Cruz County, and is presented by the Arts Council of Santa Cruz … Read More
Earlier this year I was selected to exhibit a painting in the Biennial Exhibition at the Monterey Museum of Art. I am honored to have my work presented by this prestigious organization. The organizers also set up related events available to the community, including a dinner (An event titled “At … Read More
Two Weekends: October 12 & 13, October 19 & 20 My Studio is # 237 on this county wide Art Tour The annual Open Studios Tour offers the public a look into the studios of artists throughout Santa Cruz County, and is presented by the Arts Council of Santa Cruz … Read More
A few years ago, I traveled with friends to Colorado in the fall to paint. This year, I wanted to visit early in the wildflower season, when the peaks are still white with snow. Richard and I wanted to test our (relatively) new Highlander hybrid as a Road Trip Artmobile. … Read More
Two Weekends: October 7 & 8, October 21 & 22 My Studio is # 68 on this county wide Art Tour Open Studios offers you a look into the studios of artists throughout Santa Cruz County, and is presented by the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County. I’ll be in … Read More
Two Weekends: October 8 & 9, October 15 & 16 As an artist, I welcome solitude to work on my paintings. As a person, I miss all the interaction that happens when I am able to meet art appreciators and other artists. This Open Studio Art Tour has been happening … Read More
Join an art group or club I often take paintings to my art group. As a group, we coordinate weekly plein air locations and meet up in the locations to paint. We also have monthly “critique sessions.” To these sessions, most of us bring one or more paintings. These are … Read More
Peoples’ Choices Some years back, I came on an idea to learn which of my paintings most attracted visitors. I give away a painting each year to one of my visitors, by collecting entry cards from visitors. When completing the drawing entry cards, visitors are also asked to identify their … Read More
Lay down values and color quickly Painting outdoors while gazing at the scene to be captured requires the painter to lay down values and color quickly before the light changes. Mixing three values, on site, of the main color fields can help you keep color clean and have piles to … Read More
What a great Open Studio Year! Many artists around the county reported good visitor rates and business success from the 2 weekends of exhibiting in their studios. This was one of my best open studios shows, in 20 years of participation. After two years of shut down, I so enjoyed … Read More