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  1. My Adventurous Momento

    2021-05-31 15:14:00 UTC

    Traveling and painting: two of my favorite activities.  It’s true that I paint landscapes, but the ones painted en plein air leave the biggest impact. To sit outdoors with my pochade travel painting box open to the sights, sounds, and smells- that’s the time when decisions speed up and all…


  2. Golden Ratio Challenge

    2021-03-29 15:07:48 UTC

    Lists, goals, and challenges keep me moving forward. Therefore when a fellow artist friend suggested, and continued to press, that I join the 100-day challenge on Instagram, I agreed. I really enjoyed my last Instagram challenge, #forteQchallenge, which helped to build a sense of community and got me painting about…


  3. Collections Review 2018 Part 3: From Reference Photo

    2019-01-02 16:56:56 UTC

    This is part 3 of 3 posts showcasing the 33 artworks that entered collections of friends, family and art-lovers this 2018. These twelve drawings and paintings included here were completed from reference photos, most of which were taken by me. Thanks and onto the Collection Review! SACRAMENTO VALLEY 8x10” ACRYLIC


  4. Collections Review 2018 Part 2: From Life

    2019-01-02 14:52:00 UTC

    This is part 2 of 3 posts showcasing the 33 artworks that entered collections of friends, family and art-lovers this 2018. These eleven drawings and paintings included here were completed in one or two sittings from life, not reference photos. Thanks and onto the Collection Review!  FRANKLIN INSTITUTE STEPS PLEIN


  5. New Family Album

    2016-11-23 16:33:00 UTC

    I’m creating a family album, but instead of photographs it’s of drawings.  I’ve been scrolling through my pictures and am picking out a select few that make the cut.  I just finished a portrait of my husband, and it’s a picture of him - he’s got his hand on his…


  6. Charcoal Portraits: Commission Now For the Holidays

    2016-11-16 14:18:00 UTC

    If you’re anything like me, your phone is filled photos.  I love capturing exciting events and intimate moments, and I smile when I look at these pictures.  But I rarely print any of my photos.  I’m changing all that by building a collection of portraits of the people I love,…


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