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What If a Painting Isn't Finished En Plein Air?

6/21/2026 10:43:57 PM

There's a romantic notion that a plein-air painting should be completed in one sitting, from start to finish, as the light changes and the day unfolds.  Sometimes that happens.  Sometimes, it doesn't.There are many reasons why a painting may remain unfinished outdoors.  The weather may change unexpectedly.  An appointment may call you away.  Fatigue can set in.  Sometimes you simply lose momentum or realize that continuing would do more harm than good.A few days ago, I found myself in that situation.I was painting with a couple of friends at Coronado Tidelands Park, one of my favorite locations in San Diego.  The [...]

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Carlsbad Morning

6/13/2026 10:39:34 PM

There is a view I see almost every day from my home in Carlsbad.  Looking east from my balcony, I can see rolling hills dotted with houses and native trees.  It is not a dramatic landscape in the traditional sense - there are no famous landmarks or spectacular mountains.  Yet it is a view that continues to capture my attention, especially in the early morning hours.This painting, Carlsbad Morning (watercolor en plein air, 13" x 19", 2026), was created on location shortly after sunrise.  As the first light of day reaches the landscape, balconies, flowers, and shrubs begin to glow.  Colors [...]

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Waiting (Florence, Italy) Accepted into the 27th Annual American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition

6/5/2026 1:16:36 PM

I am honored to share that my painting, "Waiting (Florence, Italy)," has been accepted into the 27th Annual National Juried Exhibition of the American Impressionist Society.The exhibition will be held from September 4 through October 3, 2026, at the Mockingbird Gallery in Bend, Oregon, with the opening reception taking place on September 4.This year's exhibition was juried by the panel of AIS signature members and I am deeply grateful for this recognition.The exhibition will feature 180 artworks created by some of the nation's finest impressionist artists. According to the American Impressionist Society, 1,550 entries were submitted for jury consideration, making this [...]

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