Art As An Occupation

  What child is not born into this world that doesn’t pick up a pencil or crayons as soon as he or she is able. Art is innate in all of us and for some, not unlike you, who are reading this blog, have a hard time shaking it off as life perpetuates itself...

Tips for Travel Painting by Plane

“Did you hear about the artist that always took things too far? She did not know where to draw the line!” :^)   I have been asked many times by students and colleagues how to prepare their painting gear for travel abroad or simply by plane. It can be...

Funny Art Story

Billy Bob Most all-serious artists that paint outside (plein air) have stories to tell about their experiences with interaction with nature, the elements and life forms that present themselves while painting. This is one of my funny art stories although indirect; it...

Tuscan Workshop 2018

How do you inspire an Artist?……Easely….Ha Ha Ha I wanted to quickly post that we are now starting to organize our fall workshop upcoming in 2018. The workshop will most likely be scheduled in the month of October. Last May 2017, was the first time we...