Just getting back into the studio after rigorous holiday activities/family travel. . .

Epic wind and rain poured down the mountains and into streets for three days, closing streets and trapping many inside. Seeing sun peeking . . .

Hello Art Enthusiasts! Come and paint in my Oil Painting classes (painting the still life) and discover how to see to start painting in oils. Simple method . . .

I am excited to participate in three wonderful exhibitions starting this month. First, is the OSA exhibition at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts where I am showing my new piece, "Gianni Versace." It depicts, in my own way, the sad downfall. . .

Wow - this a work in progress, and I mean "progress". I loved the painting by Karen K Lewis of these gourds and pumpkins. I asked . . .

I’m currently showing new work at 10 West Gallery in Santa Barbara, featuring paintings inspired by a recent journey to Alaska. These landscapes began as clear, almost literal renderings of place. . .

I spent several days in beautiful Big Sur coastline last week. The weather conditions were just right for a couple of days to photograph landscapes and the night sky. Here is one frame of a sunset timelapse. . . .

I entered a contest for "Art Around the World" sponsored by HMVC Gallery in New York. I won first prize and a cash award AND the painting was displayed on a digital billboard in Times Square . . .

The last 7 months have been emotionally challenging. My son and his wife separated, and we are blocked from visitation with our grandchildren. This pain. . .

I look to nature. It does not rush or explain; it simply heals. For many years Lake Casitas was depleted by drought, a visible reminder of our shared fear and uncertainty around water in our town, it felt like the end of Ojai. . .