There is something intriguing about the Latin-derived languages. I love traveling to places where they are spoken, like France, Spain, Portugal, Chile, Argentina and Italy. I usually find great food and architecture, friendly people, and inspiration galore for paintings. Perhaps you share my fascination with the places, sounds and tastes of what are called the romance languages. […]
It may seem odd to consider those subjects together, but humor me for a minute by following an admittedly convoluted train of thought. Last weekend we went kayaking under less than ideal conditions, into a strong current, with high winds. It would've been great for sailing, but we didn't have enough time, so kayaking it was – good exercise […]
People often ask how I create my paintings. Usually I take dozens of photos to soak up a feeling for a place and help me notice details. Then I work from multiple photos when I'm back in my studio, not copying one, but trying to remember and to show how it felt to be there. Every once […]