Many artists dream of painting under perfect blue skies, with sunlight casting dynamic shadows across vibrant landscapes. However, the allure of a sunny day can often be misleading, as the…
I was going through an old sketchbook and found the notes from a fantastic plein air painting workshop through The Atelier in Minneapolis. The workshop was taught by plein air…
Many artists dream of painting under perfect blue skies, with sunlight casting dynamic shadows across vibrant landscapes. However, the allure of a sunny day can often be misleading, as the…
So the rain finally stopped. Excited, I bundled up in damn near every article of clothing that I had brought with me. Slinging my bag of painting gear over my…
When I was a little kid, and I’d get out my Crayolas to draw some trees, I kept things simple. A straight, brown column for a trunk and a…
One of the great aspects of living in Minnesota is the drama of all four seasons. It seems like seasons happen all at once here. It’s suddenly spring, or it’s suddenly…
I have been doing a lot of painting set up on the banks of rivers in the last few months. I have noticed in my own paintings that some days…
I know what you’re thinking, “Did he do a painting of a pile of rocks sticking out of the water?” And yes–yes, I did do a painting of a pile…
There is nothing better than a bright morning after a big rain storm. I guess that’s not entirely accurate — I suppose there are better things, but a great morning…
I got a call on Sunday morning from my mother asking if I was out plein air painting yet. I was off to a late start, but I figured she…
It was a great day for plein air painting in St. Paul… at least it ended up as a great day for plein air painting in St.Paul. I made my…
It was a great day for plein air painting in St. Paul… at least it ended up as a great day for plein air painting in St.Paul. I made my…