I am inspired to paint things I see in my surroundings that have lost or will lose their purpose. I am mesmerized by the sails on a sailboat because the conditions in which they fly are rarely reproducible. Dead trees and abandoned buildings hold a particular interest for me because I want to remember them before they are taken down or fall down.
Problems Getting Solved
When I was in Salt Lake City it was over 100 degrees. It was during a heat spell that had held us in humidity for weeks. The heat was stifling this day also. There was a haze that hung over … Continue reading
Working Out the Problems
I am blocked. I have two paintings that I am working on. Both are landscapes from my trip away. One is the Teton Mountains, Wyoming and the other is Antelope Island, Salt Lake City. The sky is presenting the problem. … Continue reading
Putting the Energy onto the Canvas
The weather has cooled off! The rain has continued for days. There was a break in the rain and the sun shone for a window of time. I bundled up and headed out to the yard, opened the paint box … Continue reading
Sugaring
March 12, 2012 The last time I was painting in the sugar bush the weather was freezing. I was in full winter gear–snow pants, big jacket, hat, gloves and even a scarf. Today, was the complete opposite…I was sun tanning. … Continue reading
I Will Paint More Often
In order to meet this commitment I have had my website updated, specifically I have added a blog. The blog is important for a number of reasons. First, I will have to keep it current. This will force me to … Continue reading