I have posted this painting before and this will be the last time, but I thought I’d share my most recent news. “The Artist’s Wife” was one of 150 pieces juried into the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society International…

Thanks to CV-19, this show”Making Their Mark: American Women Artists”, at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA. is virtual, as the Booth has not yet reopened it’s doors. I was thrilled that my piece “Mourning Dove” was included…

I’ve been trying to get some info on CBS Newscaster Anthony Mason’s painting – the one seen behind him as he broadcasts from home everyday. I finally found his discussion of it. I just love the piece! #anthonymason, #earlyrussianart, #piazzasanmarco,…

OK. It’s time to step away from the ongoing news of the CoronaVirus19 pandemic and the surreal time we’re living in. I need to refocus, and for me, there’s no better way to do that than get back to painting.…

As I head to Black Tie and Blue Jeans this evening, which is a fundraiser for the hugely talented Great Falls Symphony, I thought I would send out this poster for their last big party of the season, “Gourmet of…

Many painters, myself included, are attracted to the “has-beens” as subject matter – old broken down cars and buildings, rusty things. The sagging structures, rusting or flaking finishes on these beauties, often found in equally interesting surroundings are all eye…

Getting into the Booth Western Art Museum show Making Their Mark: American Women Artists has been high on my list, and the competition was fierce. But yay -I was accepted! My painting, “Mourning Dove” will be heading to Cartersville, GA.…

Deer, obviously, and especially Mule Deer are some of my favorite subjects. I enjoy their graceful presence and beauty. I especially like painting the does, and avoid the widely popular subject – the trophy antlered bucks. I prefer to focus…

Walk in customers can put a damper on dedicated studio time. But it’s hard to not welcome these two – my regulars, and my favorite audience! #mystudio, #artstudio, #horses, #quarterhorse, #bestcustomers

I’ve been painting some still lifes lately and am really enjoying doing them. They too are “painted from life”, but without the hassle of dragging your equipment outdoors and dealing with the elements, bugs and changing light during the plein…