Fall Frenzy in the Studio
OCTOBER 15, 2015 September is always a busy month for artists and art lovers in Jackson Hole. I participated in the annual Quick Draw on the town square – 30 artists create a piece from start to finish in … Continued
My first known landscape
These are the only pieces that I have of any of my own childhood artwork. First one was a Christmas card to my parents when I was perhaps 8 years old. I guess I was destined to be a landscape artist! And … Continued
“Best Wyoming Artist” award
Wow, what a great surprise to open my email yesterday to discover I was awarded the Best Wyoming Artist award at the Watercolor Wyoming 30th Annual National Exhibit this year, which is hanging at Sagebrush Community Art Center in Sheridan. … Continued
Plein Air Festival at the National Museum of Wildlife Art
Last weekend the annual Plein Air Festival was held at the National Museum of Wildlife Art here in Jackson Hole,. Conditions were beautiful, but a bit challenging – the sun was bright and the wind was brisk, which dried my puddles … Continued
A Jackson Hole Retreat
Please visit the Exhibits and Classes page to learn more about the weekend Splash and Pour workshop I am teaching at Turpin Meadow Ranch in September. I am SOOO looking forward to it! Here I will talk a little about … Continued
“Moments in Flight”: de- (or re-) constructed
April 23, 2015 I was just asked how I came up with the concept of a layered painting and my honest answer was, “I have no idea!”. Except that I had the various sizes of shikishi boards in the studio … Continued
Video of my Turpin Meadow Ranch Splash and Pour Weekend Workshop
I’ve got another Splash and Pour Weekend Workshop penciled in for the last weekend in September 2015, at Turpin Meadow Ranch in Jackson Hole. Watch this great video my friend and filmmaker, Jennifer Tennican of JenTen Productions created about last … Continued
Cocktail Hour Demo at Turpin Ranch Meadow
Friday evening, March 6 beginning at 4 pm, I will be giving a painting demonstration during cocktail hour at Turpin Meadow Ranch. Come ski the day, and stay for dinner! I will be demonstrating and chatting during cocktail hour … Continued
Anatomy of a Painting
Here is a look inside my studio at a painting in progress, and the finished product. It is called Landing Gear, watercolor and gouache on gold shikishi board, 20″h a 24″w. The initial pouring and blending of color happens all … Continued
Turpin Meadow Ranch weekend workshop
Here are some photos of the weekend workshop at Turpin Meadow Ranch last September. Great fun, great people, great food and accommodations. And boy, did we sling some paint!