My paintings explore the landscapes of the American Southwest and the Canadian Maritimes in oil and pastel. I also teach plein air painting workshops and host retreats in many scenic locations. I write frequently for leading art magazines such as Artists Magazine, Pastel Journal and Watercolor Artist. My latest book is Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors: Mastering Plein Air.
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I have enjoyed immensely the times in Lubec and Campobello – they will be treasured memories for sure. Not just the scenic environment, but all of the people who became part of the experience. You made all of that happen. The tone you set, the way you interact with us, that is the glue that holds everything in place without being restrictive and manipulative. Allowing us to find our own way while sharing gentle hints about where to go from there. Guidance without interference; a rare find in teachers and mentors these days. We were treated as peers rather than students, and that says a lot about you personally and is probably one of the factors that brought us back year-after-year; a re-union as opposed to a class.
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