What is drawing, or more importantly what purpose do we think drawing serves? As an artist, my answer to this question has changed many times over the years and will always be an ongoing inquiry. All throughout art school, I had several teachers who were not
Hello from Rome to friends around the world! I hope that wherever you are and whatever stage you are at of being at home, that you are safe, well, and managing the best you can with the current situation. Some are having to work full-time and homeschool,
I am very excited to announce this year's week long watercolor workshop this September 22 - 29 in one of my favorite places to paint in Italy, Orvieto. We will spend a week immersing ourselves in life in this small city while out painting its streets
Happy 2018! The first month of the year has already come and gone and so we are off and running. For those of you who use Instagram, this is a snapshot of my previous year, though it hardly captures the many wonderful experiences of painting throughout 2017. In
There are few opportunities for upcoming workshops that I hope that you will join. If you have any questions, just contact me and I am happy to speak with you. June 22-29, 2016 Painting the Italian Landscape in Oils *just 2 spots remaining* Join us in a
California is always an exciting place for a plein air painter and I am thrilled to be back and have the chance to paint there again this year. Together with Erin Gafill, wonderful artist and native to Big Sur, we are holding a 3 day plein
I had the opportunity to teach with the Urban Sketchers last week on the island of Ischia, specifically we were hosted by the family who owns the Aragonese Castle. This place is straight out of a fairytale and the spot that captured my attention the
What's on my mind lately is the art and discipline of learning to paint. How we learn to paint I imagine is similar to how we learn anything. It takes time and patience and dedication. Most importantly though it takes compassion with yourself as you
Next Tuesday, March 10th at 7 pm EST Pamela Haack from Off the Beaten Strada will be hosting a live call where you can ask me questions. Ask me anything! Well, about painting mostly, or life as a painter in Italy. And we'll be telling