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
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
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
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
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