Trying out rough watercolor paper (300lbs) weight. Experiment in vague atmospheric washes with repeated blotting and reworking. 9x12" As a note; 4-5 spots left for my Gouache & Watercolor workshop (June 2-3, 2012 - San Francisco, CA). Beginners are always welcomed!

Combining a family hike/picnic on mother's day with art - Watercolor sketch of a nearby lake with a fresh breeze and hills partially covered in cloud shadows. 6"x12"

Miniature oil painting (4x4 inches) of Angel Island - San Francisco Bay Area. This is a recent piece created for my daughter's school art auction. The texture of the canvas was pretty pronounced at that size, so it was an interesting challenge. Painting on location, with windy conditions. Also, a big thanks to everyone who has signed up for the June workshop!

Visiting the Muir Woods National Park last weekend, I did a quick detail view of a burled redwood tree trunk in watercolors and brown marker, on cream colored Fabriano journal paper. I learned that a redwood forest contains more biomass per square foot than any other area on earth, including the Amazon forest! On the workshop front (less than a month away), the class has just 9 spots left to max out at 30 folks. If you want to join in, now is the time. Gouache & Watercolor Workshop

Gouache & Watercolor Workshop - Update

The image above is part of a short demo video I will posting soon. ("Carving out shapes with white gouache.") Workshop Update: I just wanted to let all of you know my workshop is filling up fast! If you are considering coming out to Fort Mason in June to paint in gouache and watercolor, now is the time to sign up! Thank you to everyone who is on board. Some of you are coming all the way from New York, New Orleans, Colorado and many from the Bay Area. Can't wait to teach and share more of what I've learned over the years. More info here.

Sunset in rural flooded pasture with eucalyptus trees. Digital lighting/compositional study.

Workshop - June 2012

More Info Here!

I'm excited to announce a new Gouache & Watercolor workshop coming up June 2-3, 2012. This will be held at the beautiful Ft.Mason Center in San Francisco, CA. A large, comfortable teaching space with tall ceilings will provide an inspiring place to learn and practice various techniques and concepts. You'll also enjoy demos and slide shows of my artwork and great examples from history. There will be plenty time for sketching outside by the bay and you'll elaborate on those sketches by creating paintings back in the class. I will provide lots of feedback and guidance as well. Beginners are most welcome.

Sign up soon on my website. This will be a memorable learning experience!