I’m excited to be one of ten artists participating in the Art=Community show at the Aspen Chapel, August-September 2025. To me, there’s a deep connection between community and place. My watercolor paintings explore meaningful places from my recent travels and … Continue reading
This year’s plein air event was held at the end of June. I enjoyed working alongside the group of accomplished artists in a fun atmosphere. It was a great learning experience too. Here, I’m posting a few works in progress … Continue reading
Jesse and I spent five weeks visiting family and exploring select parts of Portugal, France and the United Kingdom. In Portugal, we hiked the Fisherman’s Trail, we did a trek between refuges (big cabins) in the Pyrenees, and wandered along … Continue reading
When Tom Ward and Michael Bonds invited me to join the show “Animal House” at the Aspen Chapel, images flooded my head! The following day, I noticed our neighbor’s Siamese cat outside in my garden, toying with a small bird. I decided to … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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!