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Sep 27, 20202 min read

Plein Air Painting and Stage Fright? Is there such a thing?

I was lucky enough to go on two short trips for my birthday this year. The first was to Port Aransas. I love the beach. There is...

Aug 6, 20201 min read

What do windmills have to do with accounting?

I am honored to have been asked by Carolyn Conn, CPA, to feature my artwork on the cover and throughout the materials for her course in...

Jul 2, 20202 min read

Plein Air Painting in Corpus Christi

Mom decided we needed to take a little trip out of San Antonio. I had several days off in a row and was able to grant her her wish. We...

Jun 13, 20201 min read

Tiny Tulip Bouquet Series

Back in March, I visited The Texas Tulip Farm,15122 FM 775, La Vernia, TX 78121. There, guests are able to pick their own tulips. They...

Jan 25, 20201 min read

Plein air painting at Koenig Park

It was a beautiful day for painting en plein air. A clear, sunny 66 degrees. It was quiet, no one around, and you can hear nothing but...

Jan 5, 20201 min read

Plein Air painting at the Medina River

I am so glad I was able to paint the Medina. I think this was back sometime in November. The first time I have painted in Plein Air on my...

Oct 22, 20191 min read

There They Stand, 5x7 oil on linen

My mom and I spent a few days in Galveston back in September. We'd get up at 4:30 am then walk to McDonalds to get breakfast, and most...

Oct 19, 20191 min read

By the Light of the Moon

"By the Light of the Moon", 5x7 oil on linen, framed. I spent a few days in Galveston, TX to celebrate my birthday and just get away from...