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Lean Into the Light
A picture perfect fall day along the Poudre River. As I painted this scene, I thought of poet Mary Oliver and this phrase from her book, Winter Hours. Sometimes, I think, were I just a little rougher made, I... Read More
Was the Strada Easel Challenge Worthwhile?
It’s the end of September and that means it’s the end of another 30 Day Challenge to draw or paint from life every day for 30 days. Sponsored by Strada Easel, this is the third challenge I’ve completed. As... Read More
Coming Up – 34th Annual Fort Collins Historic Homes Tour
The 34th Annual Fort Collins Historic Homes Tour is coming up September 15th. Northern Colorado plein air painters have been invited to paint at the historic homes this year, and have a pop-up art show and sale at the... Read More
Turning, 8×10 plein air
Plein Air days are the best days. September light in Rocky Mountain National Park when the leaves are turning makes everything even better. Painted with the PAAC, Northern Colorado crew at Cow Creek in Rocky Mountain National Park this... Read More
Lessons from the Estes Valley Plein Air Quick Draw
Yesterday, I went up to the Estes Valley Plein Air Quick Draw with friend and artist Andrea Gabel. We went to cheer on Jenifer Cline and pick up some tips and watch the artists paint, and see the art... Read More
Conversations like these
It’s conversations like these that keep me moving forward. Anything here sound familiar? MAE: So, are you going to do the Strada Easel Challenge this month? (MAE: my alter ego) Me: Oh, I don’t know. I thought I’d take... Read More