2019 has been a busy year so far and unfortunately I have not been plein air painting as much as I’d like. When we drove to New York this past August I packed my plein air kit and made sure to take time and get outside to paint. Late Summer in New York can be […]
Spring is here and yesterday I went out for my first paint out with the Plein Air Painters Chicago. I took my Plein Air kit and DIY easel out and I wanted to share with you how I put it together. While looking for a solution, I came across Joe Cartwright’s website where he shared his own DIY watercolor easel. Joe Cartwright is an Australian watercolor artist, teacher, and author. I love his work and thought it a good idea to take his advice.
I was very excited to be selected as one of the few artists in this exhibit. In collaboration with Navy Pier and the Palette and Chisel Academy, the Plein Air Painters of Chicago celebrating Chicago neighborhoods through paintings on location. When you’re visiting Navy Pier, stop by the Art Now shop to view the paintings […]
Come See Me November 30th at the Plein Air Painters Chicago Annual ExhibitNovember 30th through December 9th 2018 Join me for the opening of the Plein Air Painters of Chicago Annual Exhibit on November 30th from 5:30 – 9:00 pm. You’ll see some of the finest and creative renditions of Chicago from talented painters at […]
It’s important to connect with your scene for your painting. I’ve found that loving your subject can inspire you, motivate you, and even energize you. Whether I’m working on a landscape or a portrait painting, framing the scene is my first step. I use my camera and sketchbook to capture the details and mood to reference later.
I will be exhibiting at least 2 plein air watercolor paintings August 12th between 1pm and 6pm at the Bridgeport Plein Air Exhibit. They will be for sale and ready to take home framed on Sunday. One of them will be painted that morning. Meet local artists and purchase art this Sunday in Bridgeport. The address for the exhibit is 3219-21 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL.