Plein Air Painting (and sketching)

Standing next to flowers in full bloom, inspiration came from observing Oriental Poppies. I love the intense colors and it is good practice to train the eye to see in the moment. Every Tuesday afternoon I have the opportunity to go to the Green Bay Botanical Garden and setup with sketchbook and easel along with…

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New Year/ New Knee!

Winter landscapes with colorful sunset skies.

This is the year I finally decided it was time to deal with my bone on bone arthritis. After last June, working the Wells Street Art Festival, barely able to walk at the end of the show, the physical toll of working a weekend festival was a reality check. I couldn’t keep getting cortisone shots…

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