Plein Air Tips and Movement Foundation Video on Youtube

Please click here to watch a 4 minute YouTube video containing some tips and history of plein air.

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Morning In Napa

Napa Valley Art Festival

If in the area, please visit the Napa Valley Art Festival this Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I will display 18 recent oil paintings including California, New England, European and still life fine art. This event supports Napa Valley Art, a nonprofit whose purpose is to promote art and arts education.

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Black or Brown Frame?

Framing is an essential part of presenting professional fine art to the world. Questions arise about how ornate to go, how thick of a border and whether to use a gold, brown or black frame. Frames are personal so I don’t take offense if a collector wants a different frame that what I originally put…

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Intimate Impressionists

If you are in the San Francisco area, a trip to the Legion of Honor before August 3, 2014 is a must. The Intimate Impressionism exhibit is worth your time. A wide selection of well-known Impressionist painters are included. My favorite was Mound of Butter by Antoine Vollon.

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Oil Painting with the Masters – Art Book

A new book, Oil Painting with the Masters, is available through Amazon or North Light Shop. I’m one of the artists included in Chapter 11. Click here for more information.

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