Lazy Days of August

It’s hard to believe Labor Day is around the corner, and my outdoor festival exhibitions are over for the season. I have limited the number of festivals I participate in to four because it’s so much work. New shows this year were in Madison and Sturgeon Bay. Most of my paintings have been elevated and…

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Summer at the Lake

Beach dunes with grass and ocean view.

I’ve never been much of a beach person, I’ve always preferred swimming in a chlorinated pool! This summer has been different though, I’ve been inspired to be in nature, craving a walk along the beach, looking through the tall grasses and finding art inspiration. These visits to Lake Michigan have led me to a new…

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Flowers in the Air…

Colorful flowers alongside a garden pathway.

… and Art Festival Season is only a few months away! The light at the end of the COVID tunnel, winter’s end and brighter days have inspired me to paint warmer landscapes. I have spent most of the year better learning soft pastels and it finally feels like my paintings are maturing. I continue to…

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