Simple Watercolor Painting Tips
When it comes to watercolor painting, sometimes your blank paper can be intimidating. So just think of your painting as a study and you can more easily relax into the process. The drawing is often the foundation of a watercolor painting.
Plein Air Painting in Provence
Sénanque Abbey near Gordes in Provence is one of my favorite destinations to paint. Not only is it beautiful, it is incredibly peaceful and filled with scents from the rows of lavender surrounding the 1178 buildings. At times you can
Santa Barbara – Plein Air Workshop
Paint your Watercolor Sketchbook this September with Cindy and Theresa. We’ve had many requests to return to Santa Barbara so we’ll be heading out there at a desirable time of year to enjoy the beautiful architecture, flowers, beach, charming downtown and
Surrounded by the Couleours of Provence
Springtime in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence From the snowcovered, frozen landscape of Bend, Oregon, I have traveled to the charming and much warmer village of "L'Iles sur la Sorgue" in Provence. In this I will be sharing my experience as
Rocks & Vines
My new painting from my Smith Rock Series for the Arts Central Oregon B&W Annual Fundraiser. Call 541. 633.7242 for information.
When Life Gives You Lemons
I am so pleased to be selected as the poster artist for the 16th Kitchen Kaleidoscope here in Bend. This is part of what I wrote for the program:“When life gives you lemons, paint them! La Vita Abbondante celebrates ‘the
Setting Goals for a Gallery
Theresa's Gallery & Studio Not that long ago I remember Theresa looking for a gallery and studio space. She wanted to separate her home life from her artist life to work more efficiently. I wondered how she would make it happen. Knowing Theresa,
The Travel Creatively Journal
I used to feel that every painting I did had to end up in a frame. A few years ago I started adding an art journal to my supplies when I traveled and found painting in the journal gave me
Life is Colorful Again
After Theresa Goesling and I asked Daniel Smith to produce their own brand of "Neutral Tint" they sent us each a sample to work with. "Burano Watercolors" was painted using Neutral tint to turn down the brightness of the colors in the water.
Envisioning with Optimism
To start off 2013 I am focusing on envisioning a life full of art and optimism. My first creative project was to make my own vision board - it was so much fun to create something just for me. I sat down with