News & Views
from my artistic vantage point
at the edge of the Pacific Ocean

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,...

Going with the theory that a picture is worth a thousand words, here's an essay on some of my summer wanderings...