Painting for Land Trusts

Painting at Doig Meadows, Continental Divide Land Trust, CO

I recently was invited to participate in a paint-out for the area land trust here in CO. It was a wonderful experience to be able to paint in areas that will remain pristine. 15 of us artists painted on sites that the public was able to visit during the first-ever "Parade of No Homes". It always thrills me to be able to express the beauty of an area in paint and then to get direct feedback from the public. Partnering with a land trust is a win-win situation for a plein air painter as myself. I get to paint in areas that are so special...and the Trust benefits from the sale of my work.

We had interesting weather...wind, hail, and snow...in August! I discovered that my sun umbrella can withstand hail.

Here I am with two of my painting buddies after a perfect day of painting...before the storms arrived the next day.

Painting for Land Trusts

Painting at Doig Meadows, Continental Divide Land Trust, CO

I recently was invited to participate in a paint-out for the area land trust here in CO. It was a wonderful experience to be able to paint in areas that will remain pristine. 15 of us artists painted on sites that the public was able to visit during the first-ever "Parade of No Homes". It always thrills me to be able to express the beauty of an area in paint and then to get direct feedback from the public. Partnering with a land trust is a win-win situation for a plein air painter as myself. I get to paint in areas that are so special...and the Trust benefits from the sale of my work.

We had interesting weather...wind, hail, and snow...in August! I discovered that my sun umbrella can withstand hail.

Here I am with two of my painting buddies after a perfect day of painting...before the storms arrived the next day.

Painting for Land Trusts

Painting at Doig Meadows, Continental Divide Land Trust, CO

I recently was invited to participate in a paint-out for the area land trust here in CO. It was a wonderful experience to be able to paint in areas that will remain pristine. 15 of us artists painted on sites that the public was able to visit during the first-ever "Parade of No Homes". It always thrills me to be able to express the beauty of an area in paint and then to get direct feedback from the public. Partnering with a land trust is a win-win situation for a plein air painter as myself. I get to paint in areas that are so special...and the Trust benefits from the sale of my work.

We had interesting weather...wind, hail, and snow...in August! I discovered that my sun umbrella can withstand hail.

Here I am with two of my painting buddies after a perfect day of painting...before the storms arrived the next day.

Painting for Land Trusts

Painting at Doig Meadows, Continental Divide Land Trust, CO

I recently was invited to participate in a paint-out for the area land trust here in CO. It was a wonderful experience to be able to paint in areas that will remain pristine. 15 of us artists painted on sites that the public was able to visit during the first-ever "Parade of No Homes". It always thrills me to be able to express the beauty of an area in paint and then to get direct feedback from the public. Partnering with a land trust is a win-win situation for a plein air painter as myself. I get to paint in areas that are so special...and the Trust benefits from the sale of my work.

We had interesting weather...wind, hail, and snow...in August! I discovered that my sun umbrella can withstand hail.

Here I am with two of my painting buddies after a perfect day of painting...before the storms arrived the next day.

Jurying Away in Ouray

I spent last week jurying an art show in the beautiful town of Ouray,CO. This town's art
association has had a juried art show for 48+ years. I critiqued 500 pieces of art of varying quality and expertise from the region. I was impressed with the overall quality and variety of work. What did I jury out? Work that was weak in composition or value ( the usual technical stuff) and work that was passe, i.e., it was the usual view or subject matter, or it was just technically done. What was I looking for? Work that spoke visually to me...that had a strong spirit to it.
I was amazed at the huge turnout for the opening and the juror's talk...yes I had to give a small speech too...
This small town appreciates and celebrates the arts as a vital part of its culture...if you are in the area, check this town out.
I did have time to relax and paint!

Jurying Away in Ouray

I spent last week jurying an art show in the beautiful town of Ouray,CO. This town's art
association has had a juried art show for 48+ years. I critiqued 500 pieces of art of varying quality and expertise from the region. I was impressed with the overall quality and variety of work. What did I jury out? Work that was weak in composition or value ( the usual technical stuff) and work that was passe, i.e., it was the usual view or subject matter, or it was just technically done. What was I looking for? Work that spoke visually to me...that had a strong spirit to it.
I was amazed at the huge turnout for the opening and the juror's talk...yes I had to give a small speech too...
This small town appreciates and celebrates the arts as a vital part of its culture...if you are in the area, check this town out.
I did have time to relax and paint!

Jurying Away in Ouray

I spent last week jurying an art show in the beautiful town of Ouray,CO. This town's art
association has had a juried art show for 48+ years. I critiqued 500 pieces of art of varying quality and expertise from the region. I was impressed with the overall quality and variety of work. What did I jury out? Work that was weak in composition or value ( the usual technical stuff) and work that was passe, i.e., it was the usual view or subject matter, or it was just technically done. What was I looking for? Work that spoke visually to me...that had a strong spirit to it.
I was amazed at the huge turnout for the opening and the juror's talk...yes I had to give a small speech too...
This small town appreciates and celebrates the arts as a vital part of its culture...if you are in the area, check this town out.
I did have time to relax and paint!

Jurying Away in Ouray

I spent last week jurying an art show in the beautiful town of Ouray,CO. This town's art
association has had a juried art show for 48+ years. I critiqued 500 pieces of art of varying quality and expertise from the region. I was impressed with the overall quality and variety of work. What did I jury out? Work that was weak in composition or value ( the usual technical stuff) and work that was passe, i.e., it was the usual view or subject matter, or it was just technically done. What was I looking for? Work that spoke visually to me...that had a strong spirit to it.
I was amazed at the huge turnout for the opening and the juror's talk...yes I had to give a small speech too...
This small town appreciates and celebrates the arts as a vital part of its culture...if you are in the area, check this town out.
I did have time to relax and paint!