pres·ence[1] noun My three weeks as the Moab BLM Artist-in-Residence (AiR) was a present, a gift. In fact, it felt like I was the recipient of many presents. One of those presents was the opportunity to be fully present in … Continue reading
Early June was a magical time to be painting en plein air in Redstone, Colorado. The artists were graciously hosted by Joy Springfield of the Redstone Art Gallery. Local businesses contributed, and several of us were fortunate to be accommodated … Continue reading
Jesse and I spent 18 days of “WOW” amidst the colorful towering rock landscapes of southwest Utah. We backpacked, hiked, car-camped, and enjoyed a few nights with showers in small towns. The following is a selection of images from my diary of the trip.
Jesse enjoyed the views from an alcove at Red Cliffs.
Our early campsite was at Pyramid Ridge Campground. We enjoyed our fresh flowers.
Our first backpack was along La Verkin Creek, in northwest Zion. I forgot my watercolor paints, but explored with pencil, and even rendered rock formations with Rooibos tea! Later, at Watchman Campground in Zion National Park, I was happy to have my 12-color half-pan Winsor Newton travel watercolor set in-hand again.
I returned home with many dramatic impressions of rock, including having seen petroglyphs (art pecked into rock) that we visited along the way.
Two new spring works for the Glenwood Springs Art Guild Show, inspired by my favorite landscapes. The first piece is titled “Convergence” and the second is called “Drawn to Glenwood”. (Media: watercolor and pencil)
Val’s Table Wise Owl Fall in the Field
This year’s Redstone Art Festival is from August 25 -27, 2023. I’m preparing a selection of work for display!
It’s a thrill to watch our local hummingbirds at the feeder. They inspired me to do these paintings (with the help of Mark Fuller’s inspirational photos). This is a male Broad-tailed Hummingbird. You might hear a musical trilling sound made … Continue reading
The best part of my fun time in Hawaii was adventuring with my son. And when he surfed, I sketched! A colored pencil and watercolor sketch of Diamond Head, Honolulu.
I’m enjoying Spring Geranium Journaling! It’s fun!
If you’d like to try: Start by selecting a simple subject that moves you. Look at it carefully. Then do a quick sketch with eyes closed, followed by a relaxed contour (keep pencil on paper) drawing. Last, sketch your final impression and add color.
Here are some examples:
Inspired by morning blue skies after succulent snow – an outdoor apple tree branch and an indoor geranium plant.
Thanks for looking at my interpretations. Have fun with yours!
A Basalt turkey tribe enjoys visiting my crabapple tree in late winter. It’s fun to watch them reaching for, and picking, the tasty red fruit. They inspired me to do a few sketches. And here they are together!