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Dappled Light Is the New Paisley
Remember paisley?  I do.  My brother had a 1971 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe with a paisley vinyl top. ...
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When Your Name Is Called
What is it like to win a big award at a national art show? How would you spend...
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Painting Winter Landscapes
Every winter I have to remind myself that artists don’t need to be on a perfect sunny sea...
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Road Trip to Utah
This past September, my mother, dog and I decided to take a road trip to Utah to visit...
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Find The Spark
What motivates us to do the things we do?  For some, it is a pursuit of money, for...
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Curiosity, Crumbs and a Cat
How are you feeling today? Tired? Inspired? Brave? Beaten? As a painter, are the voices in your head...
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Looking for the Unique
Most of us would like to be creating unique or compelling works of art, or at least something...
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Is Plein Air Painting A Sport?
–all images here have been painted or begun en plein air– When Bob retired after 42 years in...
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Taking Care of the Artist: Improved Awareness and Self-Care – Focus on Hands and Wrists
After a session of painting in the studio or en plein air, do you find yourself questioning why...
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Falling In Love
FALLING IN LOVE lets you see the world through rose-colored glasses.  Your energy level rises. You’re a more...
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