Practice notes, color explorations, and creative life
Well, I’m back. And I have a LOT to share. A few weeks ago, I spent ten days on a watercolor travel painting adventure through Lisbon and Marrakech — sketching in golden Portuguese light, painting in Moroccan gardens and souks, and filling my travel sketchbook cover to cover. It was, …
What’s in my watercolor travel sketch kit for 10 days of painting in Lisbon and Marrakech? Brushes, palette, sketchbook, bag, and the packing philosophy behind it
Hello there! I’m finally sitting down to share my retreat in southern France — a trip I had no real intention of taking when the year started, and one that ended up shifting how I think about painting in ways I’m still working through. Here’s the short version: I’d been …
Well, my week spent camping with my family FLEW by, and now we’re home! I’m pleased to report that I met my goal; I painted every day of my trip, completing almost one full painting each day (except for driving days). I’m sharing my paintings below, and I am writing …
Today, we are taking off for a week-long “glamping” trip. It’s like camping, except you have shelter, utilities, a cafeteria, childcare for the kids. My kind of vacation! So hopefully, I’m going to have plenty of time to paint. I know, I always say that, and never do… but this …