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at the edge of the Pacific Ocean

" Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism ". I'm a big fan of all things Impressionism and this one did not disappoint. I picked out my favorites from the exhibition to highlight here... You have until January 18, 2026 to see this one in person. Use this as an enticing preview or the next best thing to being there - just in case you can't make it to Seattle in the next month. Another thing that I'm a big fan of is a great composition. This painting

December 1 - 31, 2025 at the NCRD Gallery in Nehalem, Oregon - Sanctuary 9" x 12" Oil -  A solo show in a rather large space needs a lot of art work to fill the walls. So I have not been bored! The majority of the show is comprised of plein air pieces - painted outside on location - plus a few large studio pieces to keep things interesting. I consciously included a variety of work for your viewing pleasure. :-) - A Beautiful Ending 9" x 12" Oil - Behind the scenes,

On The Spot 16" x 16" Oil High Tides & Happy Endings 9" x 12" Oil Of course, it's always better - and more fun! - to see the pieces...

Artists filled the streets and painted the town of Camas Washington this weekend for the annual Camas Plein Air Show. I was one of them....

I'll be teaching a painting class intensive in October... 4 classes in two weeks. Topics will include composition, drawing, color,...