The Best Medicine

A poem by artist, Jean Thomas: The Best Medicine We plein air painters are spoiled Having the luxury of standing Before a natural attraction Focusing intently Alone, together While the real world swirls in chaos These are the views that Jean is referring to. All are from Carmel,CA. Very well said, Jean

Painting: Powers of Observation

I just ran across a blog some of you might be interested in. Painting:Powers of Observation is a blog written by an art professor with additional posts from other contemporary artists. It has quotes and info on the palettes and process of famous and not so famous artists. Diebenkorn, Sargent, Cezanne, & Hawthorne to name… Continue reading Painting: Powers of Observation

Plein Air Sites 2015

Jan. 6, 10 am Fort Ord State Park: From Highway 1 south, take the Light Fighter Drive exit in Fort Ord, turn left onto 2nd Avenue. Turn left at Divarty Street. Turn right at 1st Avenue. Signs will be posted directing you into the park. Free. Jan. 13, 2 pm Antonelli’s Pond: Mission to Swift St. Turn left. Right on Delaware.… Continue reading Plein Air Sites 2015