- Paint Arizona Day, April 5, 2025
Dozens of plein air (outdoors) artists will set up their easels in scenic venues all across Arizona on Saturday, April 5, 2025! I’ll be the ambassador at the Grand Canyon South Rim near the Kolb Studio. Join me and others as we celebrate the plein air art community and share our work. All levels of…
- Open Studio
Got my studio spiffed up for Open Studio Tour weekend! Lots of work but great to get it done. One big thing I learned is that signs advertising “Open Studio” seem to be frequently interpreted as “Studio Apartment” for rent. Note to self: Signs will say “Open ART Studio.” I disappointed a few folks…
- Prescott Plein Air Fest
Ahh, the pines and junipers and oaks surround this town–well, okay–city that’s at an elevation of about 5300′. A definite relief from the sizzling desert. Many thanks to the Fest organizers! And to the great artists who participated. It’s always a learning opportunity for me and I learn a lot when I’m in Prescott! Here…
- Prescott Plein Air Paint Out!
Few things for a plein air painter like me are as fascinating as a place that has many landscape and man-made subjects. Prescott has much history and great natural beauty. I’m excited to be painting there through this weekend, Oct. 9 to Oct. 13. Art produced from the event will be available at the gala…
- There’s nearly no way to capture El Cap
Here’s my try. It was a gorgeous afternoon with the river at my feet and this behemoth soaring in front of me. Painted on site