Guerilla Paintbox strapped to passenger seat of motorcycle

My Field Easel is Cooler than Your Field Easel

Plein air season is FINALLY here in Wisconsin.  Just a little over a week ago, we had 8 inches of snow, and there was frost last night, but the roads are clear at last, so I had a chance to

Guerilla Paintbox strapped to passenger seat of motorcycle

My Field Easel is Cooler than Your Field Easel

Plein air season is FINALLY here in Wisconsin.  Just a little over a week ago, we had 8 inches of snow, and there was frost last night, but the roads are clear at last, so I had a chance to

“Currents and Eddies #13”, mixed watermedia on paper mounted on board, triptych (12x12”, 12x9”, 12x12”), $310

A Show at Lakeview Hospital

For those not following me on Facebook, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated my Gallery page to include the work on display at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater.  To find the hospital gallery, turn right after coming

“Currents and Eddies #13”, mixed watermedia on paper mounted on board, triptych (12x12”, 12x9”, 12x12”), $310

A Show at Lakeview Hospital

For those not following me on Facebook, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated my Gallery page to include the work on display at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater.  To find the hospital gallery, turn right after coming

The silk paintings from  the 30-in-30 challenge, mounted and waiting for the isolation coat to cure.

Waiting for the Isolation Coat to Cure

If you have dibs on one of the 30-paintings-in-thirty-days paintings, don’t despair!  They ARE in progress.  The isolation coat (a protective layer of acrylic medium) has to cure for a week or two before the varnish is applied, or it

The silk paintings from  the 30-in-30 challenge, mounted and waiting for the isolation coat to cure.

Waiting for the Isolation Coat to Cure

If you have dibs on one of the 30-paintings-in-thirty-days paintings, don’t despair!  They ARE in progress.  The isolation coat (a protective layer of acrylic medium) has to cure for a week or two before the varnish is applied, or it

Photo of a blue and white silk banner with the logo of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team at Midwest Center for Movement.

My Latest “Top-Secret” Project

Where are all the posts of new work?  I can finally post the reason—I’ve been working hard on a top-secret project:  a large banner for the dojo where I study the martial art of aikido. February 14 marked six years

Photo of a blue and white silk banner with the logo of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team at Midwest Center for Movement.

My Latest “Top-Secret” Project

Where are all the posts of new work?  I can finally post the reason—I’ve been working hard on a top-secret project:  a large banner for the dojo where I study the martial art of aikido. February 14 marked six years

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Steaming Silk!

18 of the 30-paintings-in-30-days project were on silk. Today, I steamed them for 3 1/2 hours to set the dyes. They all came through successfully, and they look fantastic. Steaming makes the colors richer and more vibrant. Here they are,

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Steaming Silk!

18 of the 30-paintings-in-30-days project were on silk. Today, I steamed them for 3 1/2 hours to set the dyes. They all came through successfully, and they look fantastic. Steaming makes the colors richer and more vibrant. Here they are,

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30 in 30 – Day 26 (catch-up)

And another winter scene. I’ve painted versions of this scene before, from a watercolor sketch made on a below-zero day on the north shore of Lake Superior. That day, although I had hot water with a little rubbing alcohol in

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30 in 30 – Day 26 (catch-up)

And another winter scene. I’ve painted versions of this scene before, from a watercolor sketch made on a below-zero day on the north shore of Lake Superior. That day, although I had hot water with a little rubbing alcohol in

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30 in 30 – Day 25 (catch-up)

So many beautiful sunrises and sunsets lately! Some wild with color, others subtle and mysterious. I love the soft blends and barely seen color in winter skies. (The vertical striations are a result of the silk still being stretched on

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30 in 30 – Day 25 (catch-up)

So many beautiful sunrises and sunsets lately! Some wild with color, others subtle and mysterious. I love the soft blends and barely seen color in winter skies. (The vertical striations are a result of the silk still being stretched on