Painting
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Back at it
We traveled through 13 states and 5,000 miles. I painted only twice But I have a number of photo references. The title photo is from the Mexican side of the border at Tijuana. Continue reading
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Up close
The vine was the focus here. It is easy to get lost in details. It’s also easy to get lost in all the greens. As any painter what they think about greens in the landscape. I prefer to mix mine. Here is the result. I hope to try this in harvest season with mature grapes… Continue reading
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Elmaro June 20
Sunday was pleasant but mostly overcast. I wanted a view of Brady’s Bluff and Mt. Trempealeau from the vineyard. It was as a passerby heckled, “Are you sure you have enough green?” He was joking, I think. The sky only vaguely suggested blue with small cumulus clouds. In the end it needed some ink and… Continue reading
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Lupinus perennis
The Wild Blue Lupine is a native plant that emerges from disturbed land. That is why it appeared so prominently at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in an area that was burned Several painters were drawn to them. I took a few pictures. My friend, Mary Lou Ferguson, told me about a butterfly that is… Continue reading
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Artists Along the Trail
It was foggy after an overnight thunderstorm. But within a short time the sun was out. So the challenge changes from fog and slowly drying paint to the opposite. I decided to turn the other way and paint Trempealeau Mountain. By then the water plants were blooming We had 19 artists at the Refuge and… Continue reading
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Crush Pad 2026
12 artists who are participating in Artists Along the Trail will be displaying works this month, June 5 to 28 at Elmaro Vineyard. The Plein Air event is Saturday, June 6 starting at 7am at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. Continue reading
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Artists Along the Trail 2026 Watch for updates. Continue reading
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Hometown
Port Orchard was once named Slaughter, after a soldier. Not great for the tourist trade. I found this scene while visiting this last September. The ferry goes between Port Orchard and Bremerton. Result, Continue reading
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Rainier
This is the third installment of Fun with Bob. The reference photo is Mt. Rainier over Lake Washington. The snow on the mountain is part of the overall wash of blue, it only looks white by contrast. The mist was worth the workshop. I have tried and failed before. I’m happy with the result. Continue reading
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Fun with Bob
I’m joining Bob Witte on Tuesdays at Studio Gallery 1311 for collective painting. Paint often, listen to others and try things. There is nothing gained by timidity. You only lose paper at the worst. Continue reading
Two Book Reflections 