Minds grow when they learn new things. If you are inspired to paint subjects you haven’t much experience with, make a couple of outings first with only your sketch book and pencils. Find a great spot that includes some of the new elements. Bring a beach chair and make yourself … Read More
Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27. Booth #577, University Avenue, Palo Alto, California. The last weekend in August, I will be exhibiting my art in a booth along University Avenue. Twice before I’ve presented my art in this busy street exhibition in downtown Palo Alto. I expect to have … Read More
The sun was out early this morning in Soquel. I have been waiting for a fogless morning to return to the village and finish some paintings. There was one parking spot left at the overlook above the beach. The Little Guards were lined up in their red suits and many … Read More
Learning to Paint is a life long journey, and that is what keeps the voyage interesting! In the spring of this year, I attended a painting workshop at La Rusticana De Orso, a vineyard and gardens developed with inspiration from Italy. Two other SCOP artists also participated. Randall Sexton, a … Read More
This year is my seventh to go on retreat with this group of artists. We have become close friends and encourage each other, offer ideas for improvement, and push ourselves to create even when the weather is discouraging. With the group spirit around us, we keep creating. I leave kitties, husband, … Read More
As a signature member of the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters, I have paintings at Natividad Hospital and also the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas through June 15th. Vines with a View, a 12″ X 16″ oil on canvas panel painted plein air and shown here, will be at the … Read More
Saturday June 24 & July 8: Summer Vibrations concert in Vasona Park, Los Gatos, CA. I will be on site and exhibiting a small set of paintings and prints at two of the 15th annual Summer Vibrations concerts in Vasona Park, Los Gatos, CA.
June 7-July 23: Color! Member’s Exhibit at Pajaro Valley Arts, 37 Sudden St., Watsonville. A reception for the artists at the Watsonville Gallery will be held June 18, 2-4PM.
Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11: Wisteria Antiques, Soquel Drive Soquel. I will have my French paintings to view. This venue offers French furnishings for your home or garden.
Saturday & Sunday, June 3 and 4: “Paint the Village”, Carmel Valley Plein Air Festival. Artists will exhibit paintings at the Quail and Olive 10-5 PM at 14 Del Fino, Carmel Valley, CA. A percentage of Sales from this exhibit will benefit the Arts Council of Monterey County education programs.
Friday, June 2: Pop Up and Paint Out, City of Santa Cruz. Exhibition during First Friday on Plaza Lane, off Pacific Avenue. 4-8 PM display of paintings of local scenes by local artists. A Benefit for the Coastal Watershed Council.