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Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 by paintandsimple

Shotgun Storm

10″ x 8″ pastel on sanded paper

Beautiful thunder clouds across West Texas. I captured them from my shotgun studio.

Time is a funny thing. People have a way of discounting big blocks of time as unavailable. Much of my art is made in these blocks. I take full advantage of waiting time: waiting for appointments, planes, soccer teams to warm up before the game, and ballet classes to finish. Travel time is also a great time to create art, if you have a wonderful spouse (like I do) who not only prefers to drive, but also operates a motor coach as if it were on rails.

After the fires last week, I was so happy to drive through these clouds.

Posted on May 22, 2018 by paintandsimple · 3 Comments

Ojitos First Light

8″x10″ pastel on sanded paper

Ojitos Canyon is on the Continental Divide Trail. I painted this just after dawn.

Posted on May 21, 2018 by paintandsimple · 1 Comment

Rain in the Desert

10″x8″ pastel on sanded paper

With just a little rain the desert springs to life.

“Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul.”

-Emily Logan Decens

Posted on May 19, 2018 by paintandsimple · 3 Comments

Chimney Rock

10″x8″ pastel on sanded paper

Plein air

Posted on May 18, 2018 by paintandsimple

Rio Chana

Pastel, and wind on sanded board. 11×14

Beautiful day. Beautiful river. I felt a bit like I was riding a bull trying to keep my easel in the ground.

Posted on May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 by paintandsimple · 1 Comment

Cork and Canvas

Cork and Canvas Painting Sessions

You don’t have to be an artist to go and try something new, and have fun! Bring your favorite buddy, some of your favorite photos, a snack, and something to sip, and walk away with real art that you created! You will be making your own art from a photo! We will be working in pastels on sanded paper which is a wonderful, vibrant, forgiving medium. All materials provided.

These classes are offered on three Saturday evenings in June. Each of the three evening sessions will be slightly different, and you will learn important art fundamentals such as value, color, composition, and texture.

Try one session, or come to all three! Discount offered if you purchase all three sessions. Click the buttons below for more information, and to purchase!

Dates: June 2, 16, and 30, 2018

Location: Sunnyvale Texas (about 15 miles east of downtown Dallas)

Posted on May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 by paintandsimple

Let’s Take This Side Road

8″ x 10″ pastel on sanded paper

“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” -Erol Oman

We are driving across West Texas today. The wildflowers have been delightful! I love all to imagine what is down all those side roads. And to further imagine what would, or could happen when we get off the beaten path whether it be the highway, or just the course we are heading.