Tips for Collectors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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