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


1 Weekend, 2 Seasons, 3 Moose & 999 Bison
This weekend, I got to paint autumn on Saturday - and SNOW on Sunday! AND the wildlife were particularly cooperative. I had a HUGE line...


A BIG Surprise!
I paint a lot outside. You could argue that I may be 'addicted' and I may agree. What began as a way to learn painting in a deeper way...


"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working."
I agree. A wise quote from Pablo Picasso. From my experience, I find inspiration in the doing not in the sitting around and waiting for...


Shine Your Light
Shine Your Light plein air oil 9" x 12" by Shirl Ireland My ‘light' has always been creative and artistic. No doubt about it. At...


My pep talk - for me as much as you!
It has sure been a wild ride for so many of us lately, in so many different ways. I can feel a collective weariness that seeps into just...
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