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The Packing & Countdown have started!

Seven and Counting…

Seven and counting…One week from today I’ll be heading to Ireland. Boarding that jet with my paintings for exhibition, my camera, watercolor supplies and just a few clothes. I can’t think of any way better to spend six weeks than creating, writing and exploring this land of my ancestors! Inspiration comes when I slow down to a delightfully slow pace on two-tire track roads with grass growing in the middle. These are roads that wind and turn as they find their way around the mountains, valleys and stonewall lined fields.

Quilted Valley, Mountain and Skies | 16”x20” | oil on board

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Exploring Seattle

Time away from the studio is always a time filled with adventure and collectively capturing ideas. I’m loving the lower temps of the Pacific West! It makes for beautiful days in the sun walking the streets and exploring the waterways. Continue reading “Exploring Seattle”

The Rolling Hills & Country Roads of the Plains

Growing up I really enjoyed the gravel roads of Iowa. Growing up in the country we took these roads frequently back and forth to town. Even as a child I loved the ditches along side the roads with their beautiful flowers and the fence posts that you could see going by…as long as you weren’t going too fast. Going too fast can also be fun though because there is a bit of a sliding factor that always can become exciting. Continue reading “The Rolling Hills & Country Roads of the Plains”

The Lady Jane’s Have Arrived!

These little species tulips are always one of the first treasures to arrive in the Spring. They are dainty and very lady-like.  Their soft pink color is like that of lipstick.  These girls always have their legs crossed and behave brilliantly.  They are my visual promise that Spring is very close.  I so look forward to their appearance and really hate it when they leave.

What is your visual promise of Spring?
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Greetings from “Herman”!

Okay, so I’ve been asked multiple times to write a blog about what it is I do in and out of the studio as an artist. As the new year started I decided I would give it a try. I enjoy writing, but you will have to forgive the mis-placed commas as that isn’t one of my strong suits. So let’s give this a try. Continue reading “Greetings from “Herman”!”