This Past Summer Workshop

Plein Air Workshop in Tipp City Ohio

The first days demo.

The last days demo and challenge to paint the rocks.

It was a typical hot summer day in Ohio painting along the Great Miami River. Most of my students hadn't painted outside from life before. That is always a challenge in itself. Between the heat, humidity, and doing something new, they were certainly challenged, but rose wonderfully to the occasion. The demonstration of the rocks was a challenge to prove my technique by one of the students. These photos were taken by her. I love a good challenge, but rather be a good teacher. I believe the students are now armed with new tools to approach their artwork. I love to teach!

Warren County Holiday Tidings Event

Been a busy year and the Senator Pete Beck's Warren County Holiday Tidings Event was a great treat for me to win first place. The painting "Winter's Light" was an experiment in technique for me. I have been playing with surface texture and shapes with keeping true to the scene and realism on my terms. It is a true compliment to have the painting chosen for Senator Beck's Holiday Card for 2010. The painting will hang at the Ohio State Capital for 2011 year as well as be mailed to voters all over the state of Ohio. Till the end of the month the painting can be seen at Gallery 42 105 East Main St., Mason, Ohio 45040.

So Much Going On

Wilmington College/Harcum Gallery One Man Show

As the holiday season quickly approaches I find my self getting busier and busier. It also reminded me I really don't keep up with my blog. Due to my feeling that I am not a great writer and lack of time I tend to put this off. I will try harder in the future to post more.

I will try to fill in some spots as I catch up, but as of recent I opened a one man show in Wilmington Ohio, my home town, at Wilmington College November 4, 2010. It was a great evening seeing old friends family, along with meeting many new people. It was a wonderful evening for me. Who says you can't go home? The show will be open till December 10, 2010.