Back from Apalach
I just returned from America’s great Plein Air Paint-out in Apalachicola. It was a teriffic week….seafood was incredible! It was great just catching up with friends I haven’t seen in a few years and...
View ArticlePicasso Quote
“All Children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” - Pablo Picasso
View ArticleAnother September in Maine
I’m starting to plan and get excited about my yearly trip to Maine. I had meant to go to Monhegan this past winter but unfortunately never made it since I was preparing for my move back to Tennessee....
View ArticlePainting Demo-Warrens Point Morning
This is a short painting demo with a few step-by-step photos, revealing a brief look a the progression of what goes into developing and completing a painting. This is one of the many photos I took as a...
View ArticlePics from Monhegan and Pemaquid Maine
Painting in Maine is always an incredible experience and this year was no exception, but after being on the road for a month I was ready to return to Tennessee. Some of the paintings I completed are on...
View ArticleNew Studio
I’m excited to tell you that I’ve just moving into a new studio in Chattanooga at corner of Williams and 14th Street. I moved in July 1, less than two weeks ago, so I’m still getting settled in. It’s...
View ArticlePassing of Gordon Wetmore
While I was away on my recent travels I was saddened to receive a call one morning that Gordon Wetmore had passed away the night before. It was comforting to be out painting in a beautiful place when I...
View ArticleBooth Museum Demo and Members Lounge
I was recently honored to be asked by Museum Executive Director Seth Hopkins to demo at the Booth Western Art Museum for their monthly Art for Lunch event. This was quite a challenge since I only had...
View ArticleA Month in Charleston
I’m getting excited preparing to spend almost a month in Charleston. I’ll be heading out from Chattanooga on April 15th and returning to Tennessee by May 10 to do a demo at the Knoxville Museum of...
View ArticleNew Abstract Paintings
Over the past year I’ve begun exploring abstract and non-representational painting. I have to admit I was a bit hesitant at first. It began as an expressive outlet and a form of therapy, but then I...
View ArticleSewanee Workshop!
I think everyone had a great time at the workshop in Sewanee last weekend! We were blessed with good weather. The rain held off until around 3:30pm on Sunday and we were all pretty worn out by that...
View ArticleNew Abstract Paintings
Over the past year I’ve begun exploring abstract and non-representational painting. I have to admit I was a bit hesitant at first. It began as an expressive outlet and a form of therapy, but then I...
View ArticleTwins Have arrived!!
Meet Abbott and Emeline, the newest members of our family! They are around 6 weeks old now. Tianna and the Twins are all happy and healthy and growing at a steady pace, about 8 lbs now. We are so very...
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