Blog

With my new website comes the opportunity to journal my art adventures via this Blog.  Welcome!

Summer in Texas is still going strong and hot Hades as my dad would say.   I did see a hint of autumn in the colors of the trees last weekend while pleinair painting my newest piece "Flag over still waters".  We've got a lot more heat I'm afraid before the weather starts to cool off in this part of the country. 

I was very excited to have won an Honorable Mention with my pastel "Standing Strong" in the Outdoor Painters Society 2025 Members Show and Sale in Corsicana, Texas recently. The exhibit at The Warehouse in Corsicana continues until August 29th. Painted on a small quiet side street in beautiful Liberty Hill, Texas, the old house and gardens are still standing strong.  This small Texas town is experiencing much growth.  I hope these old historic homes survive the new regeneration.  Liberty Hill is a favorite place to paint.  

With Fall comes several outdoor painting opportunities in the Texas Hill Country.  Along with local Pleinair groups monthly paint outs, I will be participating again in the annual Paint Kerrville.    Taking place on ranches and surrounding communities, beautiful vineyards, farms and ranches are waiting to share their charm with over 50 artists who will paint for 4 days, followed by judging and awards.  I was humbled last year to have won Best in Show, especially being my first event of this kind.  I look forward to seeing old and new friends at this very special event.