Painting Plein Air is how I first started painting. I love it and appreciate how it informs my studio painting. I learn so much painting on location with having to make quick decisions and determining the most important information needed for a strong design and composition. My favorite place to paint plein air is at the beach with my toes in the sand/ocean. I was lucky enough to get to do some painting at our family beach trip last week. Love catching a sunrise and can’t wait to work off the studies that I did- the colors are just beautiful.
We had such a special family time full of wonderful memories and just enjoying being all together. I was also happy to get to see two of my favorite fellow artists that I have painted with before and loved catching up with both Denise Rose and Laurel Daniel. Blessed and grateful for family and friends and what painting has done for me. It’s a gift indeed.


Jerry Stocks
Love you on the beach and know what you mean about family and friends. My whole family will be at Fripp Island Labor Day week-end to celebrate three birthdays and more importantly to celebrate being together. Hope Dave is doing well.
Laurel Daniel
It was WONDERFUL to see you! Short but oh, so sweet! XOXO