Redbud Tree (circis occidentalis)
During my watercolor retreat back in February, I had arrived early in the day, and found myself alone in a quiet land, with the buzz and…
Lupines and Leaves
It’s the second full day of a Watercolor and Yoga Retreat with Andie Thrams, and I’m trying to not be bummed that I’m inside painting, again,…
Do I Love Nature?
I am asked to contemplate these questions: Do I love Nature? Does nature love me? It seems simple enough…Do I love Nature? Yes! Does Nature love…
Borderlands
Another day in Saigon. Spending a bit of time with the watercolors…this woman of character found her way in front of my camera while walking,…
Water Buffalo Mewling in the Rice Paddies…
A quick study of the juxtaposition of unusual partners. Field journal, near HaNoi.
Translucent Floral
Recalling moments of gentle beauty amongst the noise and bustle of the city, floating down the Mekong River…
Field Journal Day 1
Following the flow, flowers seem a universal beauty. Limited palette, working with what I’ve got on hand. W&N pan watercolor with no. 5 round brush. Fun…
Reductionism
Whenever I travel, there’s an internal negotiation, between my lofty imagined self and my shoulder, which carries the bag, deciding which art supplies and camera I ought…
Any Mark…
…is better than No Mark. These few words guided me today as I hesitated for hours before making any marks on this underpainting. It took me…
Water Weilding
After two classes in watercolor techniques, with teacher and artist Susan Cowan, here is a recent project start: underpainting done with a pouring technique which will…