I started off the day just fine! I’d had a nice evening and was looking forward to the day. I have a commission I’m working …

I returned last night from teaching a quick, one day plein air workshop for the Plein Air Painters of Oregon. What a wonderful day! The …

Today was finally the day. I spent the entire day organizing and cleaning all my travel pastel boxes. It was a long, dirty and physical …

I got to paint outdoors on a beautiful Friday in Portland!  I haven’t been outdoors to paint much lately, so this was a treat that …

I am very fortunate to have traveled to some of the most lovely places in the United States to paint and teach. I love visiting …

I’m such a lucky duck! I just returned home from Springfield, where I wrapped up a four day painting workshop at the Emerald Art Center. …

Last night I hosted a ladies night at my studio. We did Nia. Nia is a form of dance which I’ve been practicing, (yes it’s …

This weekend I took a needed break from my studio. I loved the opportunity to sit quietly, do very little but watch and listen…look at …

Easier said than done! So much of painting is being able to see it simply, then paint it simply. Whenever we get mired in the …

My friend and Thursday Painter’s student, Ginger Steele was so kind to include a post about one of our class demo’s on her own blog. …

After working with a new WordPress site for several months, posting workshops, events and my blog on that site, things just got too overwhelming. So, …