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Jul 1, 2009

Humidity

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I just got back from painting near my house this morning and I ask myself, am I still in Tennessee? Obviously I’m not, because of the incredible Rocky Mountains and all, but we all need something to complain about… The pollen from the cottonwoods…

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Jun 30, 2009

Adirondacks in August

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I am getting fired up about planning a trip back to the Adirondacks to paint in upstate New York in August. Something about it takes me back in time much like parts of Maine I’ve been going to for the last few years. I see things happen that I may…

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Jun 30, 2009

Painting Video

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While I was on my trip to Tennessee and Alabama last month Chris Willis, a good friend of mine from Chattanooga, produced this really cool time-lapsed film of me while I was painting. Chris really knows what he’s doing. I am totally excited about…

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Jun 30, 2009

Mayflower Gulch

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Yesterday I met up with some friends in the mountains and painted at Mayflower Gulch near Leadville, CO. It was a beautiful day. Here are some photos.

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Jun 23, 2009

Vignettes!!

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I just arrived back in Denver late last night after a busy and exciting trip to Alabama last week. The Painting Workshop and ‘Vignettes’ Show were both a huge success and I just want to thank every one who was a part of both events for all…

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May 31, 2009

George Inness Quote

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“We are all the subjects of impressions, and some of us seek to convey the impressions to others. In the art of communicating impressions lies the power of generalizing without losing the logical connection of parts to the whole which satisfies the…

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May 31, 2009

Painting in Gore Range

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I recently traveled (Last week) over to the Gore Range Just north of Silverthorne, Colorado and was totally amazed and inspired by the rugged mountains. It was almost overwhelming, but I did manage to do a few studies that are not finished yet, but look…

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May 25, 2009

Break from painting

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On Memorial Day weekend I took a break from painting to climb my first 14er in Colorado (Mt. Antero, close to Buena Vista). I couldn’t hardly get out of bed this morning, but had an amazing time and saw many inspiring things I should paint. Here…

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May 25, 2009

Painting at Red Rocks

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I’ve had a great time painting at Red Rocks Park the past few weeks. It’s only about ten minutes from where I live and it seems like there is a cool painting of the rocks everywhere you turn just waiting to be painted. I should have my latest…

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May 9, 2009

Back in Denver

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I Finally made it back to Denver this week and got back in the groove of things by painting at Red Rocks yesterday. What a cool place! It was a really good day. I found shade in the morning and the afternoon light was perfect. I should have the paintings…

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Apr 30, 2009

Spring Workshop- April 09

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Just finished up the Spring workshop with the Grundy Area Arts Council in Tennessee. I think everyone had a wonderful time. Below are a few photos that were taken at the workshop.

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Apr 30, 2009

Gruppe Quote

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“The best painters are general practicioners. They can paint everthing...You have to go to nature to learn and to get your inspiration. Outside you see and feel the character of our subject. It’s an open book. All you have to do is learn to…

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Apr 30, 2009

Alaska Workshop

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I am getting very close to finalizing plans for a workshop in Alaska late this summer. I will post the details on my events page when it is all official. But right now it looks like it will be a 3 to four day workshop sometime in August 09 with most of…

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Apr 30, 2009

On the road again

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Had a fun and productive visit to Tennessee, though I didn’t see everone and do everything I wanted to, overall it was a successful and I had a great workshop. Heading out tomorrow back to Denver via North Dakota, Mount Rushmore and a Minnesota…

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Apr 1, 2009

Persevering

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“Nothing will give permanent success in any enterprise in life, except native ability cultivated by honest and persevering effort.” -George Eliott (from Edgar Payne’s book ‘Composition of Outdoor Painting’)

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