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Outdoor Oil Painting Workshop

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Date 8/23/2023 – 8/25/2023 (Wednesday-Friday) 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Price $375 Location: Greater Steamboat Springs, CO Area Meet on Wednesday Aug 23 at 9 am: Steamboat Creates – Depot Art Center 1001 13th Street Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 After the first day, we will be painting on location, meeting … Read More

PACE 2023 in Denver, CO

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Every year, hundreds of the world’s outdoor painters gather at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) to learn painting techniques from the world’s top artists. I am honored to be included as faculty for this event, held in Denver from May 21-25. As a Field Painter, I will be … Read More

Reposted: Helping People Stay Human Through Art

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What major need I am fulfilling with my art (besides my own)?  What problem am I solving through my paintings? Answering these questions is key in focusing my intent of my art practice, as well as targeting my marketing efforts. I have grappled with these questions. When I taught art … Read More

Destination Inspiration Plein Air Magazine Sept 2022 Article

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The Story of “Home” (aka You Don’t Know What you Don’t Know)

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I am honored to be included in the 23rd Annual American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition. The show is hosted by the Mary Williams Fine Arts Gallery in Boulder, CO, and it will run from Sept 15-Oct 22, 2022. This painting has special significance to me, and I’d like to … Read More

The Story Behind “Lift”

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I am incredibly honored to have been chosen to show my piece, “Lift” at the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition. This piece is very different in subject matter than what I usually do, so I thought you might like to hear the story behind it. Here is the report … Read More

Painting Adventures in the Waterpocket Fold, Spring 2022

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Hunting and Gathering in Ouray, CO

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In October, 2020, I was invited to join my painting mentors on a trip to Ouray, CO. There were many reasons this trip was notable, both professionally and personally. First of all, it was such an honor to be included in this group of painters. They traditionally head to the … Read More