Many years ago, when I was still a clinical social worker, I told a fellow therapist that I was closing my practice to devote my time and attention to painting, she joked “Yeah, your paintings won’t talk back to you”. Well, she was wrong! My paintings do talk back on … Read More
These are notes made during painting and after I completed a 44” x 72” painting. First of all, choose a subject that you enjoy looking at. You may be engaged with the image for weeks or months. Perhaps prepare some small studies to be sure of how you’ll want to … Read More
I recently returned from four days of painting and enjoying art with seven of my painting friends. We started the week with a visit to the pink ice plant on the cliffs in Pacific Grove. The sky was cloudy and the wind was mild. The boulders along that stretch of … Read More
Labor Day Weekend Saturday, Sunday, Monday August 30, August 31, and September 1, 2025 Three day art fair in the redwoods! “Known for its stunning location among the redwoods and for its unique and varied artists (selected by jury), the Kings Mountain Art Fair celebrates over 50 years of art … Read More
Aligned with its Mission to celebrate the diversity of California art, Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) is delighted to announce the launch of the Monterey Biennial. Contemporary artists living in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo Counties were eligible for this groundbreaking exhibition celebrating … Read More
Oil paint by itself has a richness and thickness which provides texture to a painting. But that texture can be enhanced and added to with a variety of tools and techniques. This picture shows a few of the many tools available for this purpose. Shaping and lifting tools help you … Read More
Richard and I took a spring trip to San Diego, Palm Desert, and Sedona AZ. It was great to escape our rainy March weather. From Palm Desert, it is about a 5.5 hour drive to Sedona, so we took a leisurely route. Avoiding Phoenix, we drove US 60 to US … Read More
Labor Day Weekend Saturday, Sunday, Monday August 31, Sept 1, Sept 2 Three day art fair in the redwoods! Started in 1963, the Kings Mountain Art Fair is an annual event, held every Labor Day weekend. The Art Fair benefits the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Kings Mountain Elementary … Read More
The Santa Cruz Art League (SCAL) will be hosting their annual Statewide Landscape Exhibition from mid-July through mid-September in 2024. My painting, Dana Fork, of the Tuolumne River was selected for this Exhibit by Calvin Liang, a nationally awarded and respected artist. Stop into the Art League gallery this summer … Read More
Visit the Pacific Grove Art Center at 568 Lighthouse Ave in Pacific Grove to see an exhibition of works of art from the signature members of the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association (MBPAPA.) The exhibit begins with an opening reception for the artists, open to the public, on July … Read More
Paris 2023 I have just returned from a two week adventure in the Isl de France. Paris is a bustling city full on monuments that have existed for thousands of years. Accompanied by my sister, Jackie and sister in law Emi, we ventured out daily to explore and experience the … Read More
Labor Day Weekend Saturday, Sunday, Monday September 2, 3 and 4 Three day art fair in the redwoods! Started in 1963, the Kings Mountain Art Fair is an annual event, held every Labor Day weekend. The Art Fair benefits the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Kings Mountain Elementary School … Read More
Visit the Pacific Grove Art Center at 568 Lighthouse Ave in Pacific Grove to see 2 exhibitions of works of art from members of the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association (MBPAPA.) July 7 through August 24: “Light and Shadow” – This is the final week of the juried Signature … Read More
June 1 – June 30, 2023 Reception: Friday June 2, 2023 5pm – 8pm This year, I was fortunate to be invited to exhibit at the Homeless Garden Project Store at 1338 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz , between Church and Walnut street. Read about this important Project here. This … Read More