May 30
To say that I love(d) my Jullian Plein Air Easel would be an understatement. I really loved everything about it, especially the fact that is was made of real wood, had cool hardware, folded and I could throw it on my back using the leather straps I added when I bought the easel back in …
Apr 21
Beginning April 14th and running through April 23, the North East Texas Fine Art Alliance sponsored the Paint Historic Terrell Plein Air event in and around Downtown Terrell, Texas. Terrell was established in 1873 as a railroad town, and was named for Robert A. Terrell, a pioneer who originally came from Murfreesburo,Tennessee. The weather did …
Apr 12
The annual “Paint the Glen” Plein Air Event that is sponsored by the Barnard Mill Art League, kicked off Saturday morning, April 9th, with an unofficial “nocturne” outing Friday night, April 8th. See bottom of page for more. Spring in Glen Rose, Texas is always beautiful. Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrushes and cactus add to the fresh …
Oct 28
Saturday, October the 17th was the first day of the Paint Rowlett Plein Air Event. When I headed out to participate in the paint out, my easel was still loaded with the limited palette I had used in a John Pototschnik workshop mentioned in previous post. It was a Quadratic Square, with Violet, Red Orange, Yellow and Blue …
Oct 24
My wife and I were blessed to take a trip back across the “River”, the mighty Mississippi, to visit family. Our trip really began with Memphis, (where our daughter, son-in-law and grand kids live) then through Nashville, Chattanooga, and a stop in Cleveland (Tennessee) where my son lives, along with my favorite mother-in-law :-). Fall is one …
Sep 06
I was recently blessed with news of the acceptance of two works in oil into the 2015 Seven-State Biennial Exhibition. The Juried exhibition is unique in that it begins September 26, 2015 at The Nesbitt Gallery, located on the campus of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha, Oklahoma and ends on the 31st …
Jul 21
There are places on this earth, landscapes and environments, which are beautiful. Beautiful in a quiet, peaceful benevolent kind of way. Words like paradise, or utopia or heaven might be used to describe them. There are other places, other landscapes that are equally beautiful, equally magnificent. It’s a solid, timeless beauty – crisp and quiet. …
May 14
Having gone through the process of having a total knee replacement back in February, I have not been able, or had to desire to paint much in the weeks that followed. It seems to be a slow road to recover from all the sawing, drilling and hammering it requires to add titanium implants to the …
Dec 08
Thanksgiving season is one of my most favorite times of the year. Thanksgiving Day should be a time of reflection, family and friends; A time of remembering the many blessings we all have. A time to remember Who it all comes from. To be thankful and enjoy the bounty God has given is good. The Psalms …
Nov 17
Pursuit of the Southwest 6th Annual Juried Art Competition featuring local and national artist is hosted by the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas. The show highlights the beauty of the Southwest and will run from December 6, 2014 thru March 7, 2015.
Nov 13
“Watch yourself, sister! Everything in these woods’ll either bite ya, stab ya or stick ya!” That’s a quote from the movie “True Grit”, starring John Wayne. When my friend and artist, Pete Quaid, invited me along to paint on the property of one of his generous friends (many thanks to them for opening up their place to us), …
Jun 13
The last part of May and the first week of June of this year was the 9th Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie (Texas). I believe I have painted in all but 2 of the annual events, and I always enjoy the challenge. Waxahachie is a beautiful town packed full of history and old architecture. I love both. …
