I got my tile… At the Greenville Center for Creative Arts where I have my studio, once you have been a resident artist for a year you get a “tile” to be included on the steps going up the artist studios. I just got added in. Each tile needs to be a...
So I came back from the IAPS convention fired up to use all of those things that I have been talking about for the last few weeks regarding plein air. Now it is just a matter of going out and putting in the time. Do I have a goal in mind with these outings? No, not...
So if you are not familiar, IAPS stands for the International Association of Pastel Societies. Every 2 years this organization holds a huge convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was a convention year and artists arrive from all over the world. Last week I got...
The last thing that I find important for painting plein air and that has become my very good friend is my travel bag. I can’t remember exactly when I got this bag, but it has to be at least 15 years ago and it is still going. It is a Kipling luggage bag and I got it...
One thing that helps so much when painting plein air is being able to carry things easily. Last week I mentioned that my easel was a bit heavy, but great to carry around mainly because it has a good handle on it. My drawing board is the same way. This one above is my...
