I'm really excited about today's painting, it's a kind of breakthrough for me because it's closer to what I've been trying to accomplish throughout the project. This morning when I found this spot and set up to paint, I told myself to
Today I went to check out Kraft Gardens per recommendation from a friend, and it was worth it. The park is on the water and is mostly made up of cypress trees and azaleas. I saw this tree and just had to paint
I loved making this painting today. These creeks with their tannin stained water and deep shade with the light coming through are Florida to me. Even though I loved painting this, I did do battle with the little voice in my head
I can't write much today, I'm stressed and in a hurry. I'm getting ready to head out of Charlotte, NC and take the train back to Orlando.I only want to say that painting in North Carolina has been fantastic, an unexpected surprise. I found this
In the middle of the suburbs I found this clearing of what used to be an old home site. I was immediately taken by this little haven and then I saw this laurel. It has to be the tallest laurel I've ever seen. I really
I was out after the early morning rain, and boy do people in North Carolina love their azaleas! They're in bloom everywhere you turn. Everything is in full bloom really, so I couldn't resist but paint some flowers today.I never have thought of myself as
I realized today that I've never painted in the suburbs. They're full of interesting spots, this one more abandoned looking than the manicured lawns and shrubs that I think of when I think of the suburbs. It's fun painting and walking around in a place
I've been waiting for this painting, a mostly sky painting. Today while walking I saw this sky and just kept walking, trying to get where I was going. Then I realized that where I was going (in such a hurry) was to
That's right, Duke Gardens. I'm already on the road again and am in North Carolina today. Visiting with my old friend she thought that taking the dog to the gardens at Duke University was the perfect thing to do on this gorgeous