My Plein Air Adventures
Plein Air is where I share stories of how I attempt to capture the beauty of the outdoors through painting and observation.
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Painting at the Nature Park
Oxymoron alert Yesterday was such a beautiful day that I had to get outdoors and paint. Oxymoron alert – Spontaneity like this requires a lot of thinking on my part. Do I want to take my watercolours? Or perhaps my Oils? Or even acrylics? As I pondered and gathered up all my stuff, I decided to bring both watercolours and acrylics. Ran through the usual checklist, water – check, paper towels – check, garbage bag- check, hat- check etc. Finally felt I was ready to go with he car all packed up. Then another decision – where to go? I went to Meenans Cove Beach but was unable to…
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SKB Workshop in Dubois WY 2014
It is so had to believe another year has come and went. Attending the SKB workshop in Dubois again this year was almost a completely different experience from last year. Last year I spent most of the week in complete awe! Getting to meet my Art Colony friends in person and hang out with them for over a week. The entire experience was nothing less than amazing. So many wonderful memories. It is so had to believe another year has come and went. Attending the SKB workshop in Dubois again this year was almost a completely different experience from last year. Last year I spent most of the week in…
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I Had a Total Blast
2013 SKB Workshop in Dubois WY Wyoming was everything I had hoped it would be and more! A very special photo of me receiving a 2nd Place Award Ribbon in Water Colour from Sir John Seerey-Lester (sigh). He told me that my painting was really a lovely little piece! I so love meeting my friends from Art Colony Blog in person and getting to know them! We had so much fun. We created so many memories and have the photos to prove it! We have photos with ourselves with an amazing group of famous artists..Robert Bateman, Morten Solberg, Greg Beecham, Sir John Seerey-Lester and his wife Suzy, Carl Purcell…
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Planning My Packing
I am excited beyond belief! In less than two weeks I will be travelling to Dubois, WY where I will be painting to my heart’s content. Dubois is known for its western flavour and also being cowboy country with real ranches! Its also the location of the Susan Kathleen Black Foundations workshop that I will be attending. This is a major life experience for me. This is the first time I am travelling that far on my own with three flight changes. Adding to the excitement that I plan to meet up with a group of women that I only know online! Additionally we all plan on visiting Yellowstone National…
