The 12th Annual Mile High Pastel Society of Colorado Art Show kicked off with an opening reception yesterday afternoon at the Vida Ellison Gallery on the 7th of the Denver Public Library. While temperatures soared into 100 plus degrees, artists, patrons, and guests filled the spacious gallery to see pastel … Read More
I’m pleased to announce that “Bobcat Autumn” as been accepted into the 12th Annual Mile High Pastel Show sponsored by the Pastel Society of Colorado. While I was out scouting locations for plein air painting last fall, I came across this scene of gold against the ridge of rocks … Read More
What a year of plein air painting! Starting in January, with temps below freezing and the wind whipping through the air, I ventured out to join the Northern Colorado group of Plein Air Artists of Colorado. Each Friday, we met in a designated site to paint regardless of the rain, … Read More
Plein Air painting at a new location is exciting and filled with uncertainty. Pulling into the parking lot, looking around the scene, the first question is: where do I go? It’s easy to spend a lot of time looking, and not leave enough time to paint. The second challenge becomes … Read More
The day was perfect, sunny with a light cloud forming in the sky. The light was bright but not glaring. The morning was hot, but there was plenty of shade. I walked around the scene for a bit, chatting with the other painters. Perspective was going to be a challenge. … Read More
This egg tempera painting was inspired by the feeling and sights of mid-winter in the Colorado Rockies. I woke before dawn and stepped out into the crisp air. There was a fresh layer of snow dusting the grass and trees. I sought refuge, visiting ‘old friends’ that I have come … Read More
Day 2 & 3 of the workshop gave us more time to paint and be outside as the weather continued to improve. I really wished that I didn’t have to drive 1.5 hours home as I would have loved to paint in the magic hour of the evenings. Here’s my … Read More
Last weekend is a blur. I spent three days in Highlands Ranch (just south of Denver) at a Plein Air workshop taught by Aaron Schuerr. The workshop was hosted by Terry Ludwig Pastels. Not only did we get a tour of the studio, but I picked up some new greens … Read More
This little pond is on the way to one of my favorite hiking spots. In the fall, the golden leaves of the trees glow, especially against the backdrop of a crisp, blue sky. I can almost smell the dirt and water. Last fall, I planned to create this painting. I … Read More