April 2010 Blog Posts (7)

It is spring-time, which for me is certainly a time of renewed energy. My work space (garage) becomes much warmer and more inviting. The idea's are popping quicker then I can keep up with. It's as if my brain has thawed out, and I am new again. There is also the need to connect with both new and old artist friends. Is it just me? Have I been the only one that went into hivernation over the cold, damp months? Though busy with many promised projects, during these winter months, my doors stay… Continue

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first I want to thank Shaunie and the gang at Briggs and Co for yet another great plein air experience. the artists were well taken care of and the community of Winters were very friendly and accomodating. Along with painting in a very beautiful area, I enjoyed meeting many of the artists and the locals. All in all a good and productive time was had. I'm looking forward to next year already and I haven't even been home a week!

Thanks again for…

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alone in the rain, Terra Firma Farm

This was another great day at the Terra Firma…

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Peoples' Choice:
1. Philippe Gandiol- Pizza on Wheels
2. Matt Connors- Air Conditioned
3. Daniel Mundy- The Cathedral Trees

Artists' Choice:
1. Philippe Gandiol- Coming Rain
2. Daniel Mundy- Here Comes the Rain
3. Dana Phillips- Early Lights

Winters Plein Air - A Day of Painting at Terra Firma Farm

Thursday April 1^st turned out to be an unexpectedly joyful painting day. Shaunie had arranged for a group of us to paint at Terra Firma Farm, a sprawling arrangement of organic fields,, orchards and buildings. After a brief tour of…

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This is my 3rd year to participate in Paint the Town, and every year it gets better. There is a special light and lay of the land about Winters that seems to be very unique. The thing I find always amazing is the color of the hills to the west. It changes all day long: sometimes a soft violet, sometimes a deep strong blue-green-purple, and sometimes an incredible pearlescent azure that can be very evasive to a painter trying to capture just the right hue. I also enjoy the business folks in…

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