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Griffith Observatory Watercolor Painting

Of all of my plein air paintings with my Saturday morning group, I am most proud of this one.  We set out to go to the Griffith Observatory one beautiful January morning and I chose this spot for all of … Continue reading

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Descanso Gardens Japanese Tea House Watercolor Painting

This painting came about, again, from my Saturday Morning Painting Group.  Last December we went to Descanso Gardens to paint together, thinking perhaps we would paint the Christmas decor that they tend to put up around the gardens at that … Continue reading

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Mary Magdalene at the Tomb

This year’s Glenmary Easter appeal was very difficult.  When they called to commission me for the painting, they said they were thinking of an image of the risen Jesus and Mary Magdalene at the tomb.  I responded with, “Um, you … Continue reading

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Apricots in a Blue Bowl Watercolor Painting

December was a bit of a slow month for me, so I was able to be fairly prolific when it came to painting.  Because I don’t have a dedicated space and have to lug everything out, the setting up process … Continue reading

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Downtown LA Skyline Watercolor Painting

Here is another watercolor painting I did around the close of last year of the view of Los Angeles skyline at sunset.  I saw a really beautiful picture on Flickr and thought it would be fun to experiment with trying … Continue reading

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LA Zoo Watercolor Painting

This Saturday is the first Saturday of the month, and so I’m hoping to be able to get together with a few friends to go out on a painting excursion.  This all started from an afternoon painting in a friend’s … Continue reading

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More fused glass

I really spent a lot of time at the glass workshop leading up to Christmas.  Not only was it a bit slower for me in December, but I also was commissioned to do a window vase in sea glass colors … Continue reading

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Four Colorful Pears

Around Christmastime, I seemingly had a little bit more free time than I do at present.  Anyway that, combined with being charged to paint a picture for my Aunt Ellie for Christmas, combined with putting together an Easter painting for … Continue reading

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Painting with friends is an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon!

Last fall, my friend Patti contacted me about possibly getting together to paint.  Patti is an artist as well and has a flexible schedule, so it sounded like a great idea to me.  One beautiful, crisp fall day I went … Continue reading

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Rivers of Living Water

When I was in Seminary in New Jersey, I really thought I was abandoning design and painting, but discovered so many types of those opportunities presented themselves to me while I was out there, studying theology.  Although that is interesting … Continue reading

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