plein air painting

  • Red Clay Road

    Where is the Red Clay Road? Anywhere you look in North Carolina. Right? This creates wonderful opportunities for those of us who paint outdoors. Why? I will share here. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers. And, if you are interested in learning more about the focus of this blog, check this…

  • Putting Work in Time Out

    This week I found myself putting work in time out. Why? I will share more here. But first I want to welcome new readers. Welcome! If you’re interested in learned about the focus and purpose of this post and blog, check out this link here. Creating Space Lately I have been working on several different…

  • Less is More

    Less is more is the ideal mantra for any practice, don’t you agree gentle reader? You may be wondering why I say this. Stay tuned! I will share here today. But first, I welcome new readers! And, here’s a link for those of you who are curious about the focus of this post and blog….

  • Rhythm in Art and Music

    There is so much rhythm in art and music, don’t you agree? Or maybe you are thinking there’s rhythm in music, but art? Maybe not! I look forward to sharing this week’s painting experience with you. Maybe the connection will be clearer? Stay tuned! But first, I welcome new readers to this blog. And, here’s…

  • Shabby Chic Reflections

    Here’s to Shabby Chic Reflections! What in the world do I mean by that? Oh my I can’t wait to share with you. But before I do, here’s a link for new readers to get a description of the purpose of this post and blog. Let’s get to shabby chic reflections, shall we? Beach break…

  • Scattering Skies

    Is scattering skies a thing? Sure is gentle reader. And, there are so many reasons why scattering skies excite me. But before I share more, here’s a link to last week’s post. Why? So, any new comers can read, in that post, about the purpose of this blog. Let’s get to scattering skies now, shall…

  • Second Look

    Why take a second look, gentle reader? Oh let me share the ways. But first, I will welcome new readers to this blog and post. OK? Transitions Welcome! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s theme is Transitions. I am expanding on last year’s theme. 2021’s theme was “Small Spaces…

  • Should I Answer

    If you think “should I answer” is a strange blog post title, gentle reader, you would be correct! It is strange. But, there are several reasons why this headline is relevant to me this week. And, perhaps, you may find a few helpful tips here, too. But before I elaborate, I will welcome new readers…

  • Can’t Get Enough

    Can’t get enough? Can’t get enough of what? Oh let me count the ways gentle reader. Before I list all the things I can’t get enough of, I’ll welcome new readers and share the purpose of this post and blog. Ready? Transitions Welcome! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s…

  • But Wait There’s More

    Yes yes you’re right, the TV infomercial with the guy saying, “But Wait There’s More,” is cheesey! So why did I name this week’s painting this? I’ll share that in a minute but first I want to welcome new readers here and share the purpose of this blog and post. So here goes! Small Spaces…