"I make these posts in memory of my mother - to let her know I'm staying out of trouble"

Tag along as we explore a Mecca of sorts along the Oregon Coast Cannon Beach - 4 days of painting this iconic place. Of course I have learned that Oregon's coast has many other exciting spots to visit and I am sure I will offer workshops at these destinations in the future but this past 2 weeks I spent time with about 24 artist along Cannon Beach and the Columbia Gorge ...Our days were filled with painting watercolor en plein air - and enjoying the local pubs and restaurants along the way. We found time to enjoy a bonfire on the beach, [...]

Plein Air Sundays Along the North Shore Highlights from out Plein Air Adventure at The Crane Estate in Ipswich MA We wanted up to the top of the hill where the Crane Estate was built - inspiring views of the salt marsh belowwatch the video below for some of the highlights of our magical Sunday        Some of my paintings coming out of that day                 [...]

Tall Bertha - 2026 - The Western swing - I bought this Sprinter Van second hand with low miles and a long checklist of places I wanted to visit.I will share a few pictures here and more as the miles build up. She is comfortable to live in and I can work comfortably as well Onward     Asleep in the Woods Preparing for Class Roadside stop - painting oppoortunity See you down the road   [...]