One of the greatest challenges many artists face is painting outdoors. It can be both exhilarating and scary at the same time. The scary part is the changing weather and changing light. Clouds can move in without much warning, or an artist could get caught in a rainstorm. Clouds change the mood and light instantly if there were no clouds …
Two Commission paintings Sunrise and Sunset themed of the Prescott Area
It is most often a wonderful experience to be asked to do a commission painting. Well, how about two commission paintings? I met an amazing couple through my workplace at The Frame & I by doing picture hanging. While at their home and hanging their eclectic art collection, we chatted about the Prescott Area and the fact that I’m an …
Hiking the Tanner Trail – The Grand Canyon
Cold weather hiking at the Grand Canyon? Yes, of course… it’s not so bad. Well, there was some snow on the trail to hike in. The temps were chilly, but just divine to hike in! No worries about getting too hot or dehydrated in this kind of weather. We started hiking about 9am, not worried about beating the heat if …
Prescott Plein Air Festival is October 13-16, 2022
You are invited to participate in the enjoyment of the Prescott Plein Air Festival October 13-16, 2022. Celebrate the Prescott Area diverse landscapes with this annual event! Artists will be painting for three days October 13-15, followed by a reception at the Finn Restaurant of Touchmark in Prescott, AZ. To purchase tickets for the reception and to find out about …
Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour is September 30, October 1 and 2, 2022
You are invited to the Annual Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour coming up September 30, October 1 and 2, 2022 (10am to 4pm each day). I am studio number 4, located at 105 S. Granite St, Prescott, AZ 86303. I will be set up in the backroom of my workplace at The Frame & I in beautiful downtown Prescott, AZ. …
48th Annual Phippen Western Art Show & Sale is May 28-30, 2022
The Annual Phippen Western Art Show & Sale is coming up once again over Memorial Day weekend at the Courthouse Plaza of Downtown Prescott May 28-30, 2022. I will be at my regular spot at booth #80, near the Northwest corner of Gurley and Montezuma. The Quick Draw event is back! I will be participating both days in the Quick …
Annual Studio Spring Cleaning Sale at The Frame & I in Prescott, AZ
Help me make space in my studio with my annual Studio Spring Cleaning Sale at The Frame & I in downtown Prescott, AZ! All originals in this show are marked 50% off. This is a great time to expand your art collection. The sale runs until April 22, 2022 or while supplies last. All pieces are custom framed and ready …
Hiking the Grand Canyon: Hermit Trail to Hermit Rapids
My wife and I were invited to be part of a winter-time hike on the Hermit Trail to Hermit Rapids of the Grand Canyon! The time of year: early March! We watched the weather report closely as the date drew near… will there be snow, will there be a storm? This time of year is wonderful for hiking. The days …
Recent Paintings
Hello! Here is a selection of recent paintings from this winter. It’s really nice to have these studio days to work on all the ideas gathered from trips from the year prior. We traveled to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and I was able to get a couple backpacking trips in. There are so many things I want …
Hiking the Grand Canyon: Grandview to New Hance
We began our 4-day hike at the Grand Canyon at the Grandview Trailhead. We had to set up a shuttle since our end-point was further away, so we got a little later start. However, the weather was mild and we weren’t worried about beating the heat. The Grandview Trail descends about 2,500 feet in 3 miles to Horseshoe Mesa. The …