July 31, 2018 In order to function safely moving about in this world, my brain automatically provides me with blinders to narrow the options of my focus. Imagine walking down a city street and noticing the details of every object, person, architecture as well as the sky, plants and traffic. It would be impossible to …
July 25, 2018 Cimetière du Père Lachaisse is a half hour walk from my lodging. In previous years I forgot about the cemetery until it was too late to visit it. Fortunately, I’m here for another week, giving me time to return and sketch patterns of tombstones, monuments and mini chapels. The rusted iron and …
July 14, 2018 As I finished unpacking my art supplies, filming equipment, toiletries and my one change of clothing, I listened to the fireworks exploding in the air in celebration of Fêtes nationale (Bastille Day). Last year I took the Métro to a spot close to the Eiffel Tower and added my own oohs and …
July 19, 2017 – A Slower Pace in Paris It’s time to raise the bar and take on new challenges by following through on the ideas I’ve had for several series of paintings inspired by my travels. Fortunately I am staying in a sun-filled home in Belleville where I can work inside at either the …
Life gets better each day. I laugh when people tell me I have a life of leisure. Hah! Yes, I am fortunate to spend my days exploring the world with pen and brush. That Life of Leisure, however, is also a business that demands hours every day at my computer as well as many other, …
It appears that many of you enjoyed seeing the plein air sketches along with the location where they were painted. I’ve added a gallery for these images on the website and will continue to add to it as I come across old photos and snap new photos. I’ve already added a few from California and …