Mountains, 2024

Hello Art Friends,

I hope this message finds you well. I'm excited to share some wonderful news about my artistic journey and upcoming events.

Recently, I had an amazing trip to Mount Rainier and Seattle, WA. It was my first time hiking the Skyline Trail at Mount Rainier, and of course, I took the opportunity to paint. After my trip to Europe, I discovered that traveling with gouache is much easier; it's a lighter setup that made hiking with my supplies a breeze. The breathtaking views inspired several new paintings, which you can see below.

Myrtle Falls Road to Adventure Sunrise over the Ridge Fur Trees Jaguar Rock Mountain Ash Sunset Music of the Spring Skyscrapers Boats

Soon after, I participated in the 4th FLOYD PLEIN Air event in Floyd, VA, a beautiful meadow surrounded by mountains. The trees were just beginning to show signs of fall, with leaves turning yellow and red. Unexpectedly, Hurricane Helene brought strong winds, heavy rain, and dense fog, creating challenging painting conditions. Like many artists there, I had to improvise, using an umbrella, tarp, and my car's back door as a makeshift shelter. Despite the weather, I focused on finding colorful subjects in the gray landscape. The storm caused power outages, but thanks to the grace and dedication of Joli Ayn Wood and the generosity of patrons Suzanne and Dennis Ross, we celebrated our hard work at their home. I was honored to receive an honorable mention for my painting "Bird Song" from judge Laura McManus, Curator of Education at the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College, and sponsored by Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors. Despite the challenging conditions, the event was a success, thanks to the supportive community.

On my way back, I witnessed the widespread impact of the hurricane, with fallen trees and damaged infrastructure. Despite the fuel shortages, I managed to return home safely. You can view my works from the event below.

Blue Ridge Lost in Fog Concord Magic Patch Birds Song Weathered

I'm thrilled to announce some upcoming events where I hope to see you:

    October 1-5, 2024: 8th Annual Pines & Palms Plein Air Paint Out, Thomasville, Boston, and Ochlocknee, GA
    October 20-27, 2024: Plein Air Painters Of The Southeast Paint Out & Show, Leiper's Creek Gallery, Franklin, TN, USA

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Looking ahead to next year, I have several exciting events planned:

    January 29-31, 2025: Ocean Reef Paint Out, Keys, FL, USA
    February-May, 2025: Impressions: A Journey Thru Light and Emotions, Zoe Golloway Gallery, Gadsden Arts Center & Museum, Quincy, FL
    April 4-12, 2025: Plein Air Degallery, Bryan, Texas, USA
    April 19-27, 2025: Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, Atlanta, GA, USA

A huge thank you to all the collectors who have recently purchased my paintings. Your support is immensely appreciated and enables me to continue my work.

I'm currently packing for the Pines & Palms event and will be sharing my experiences on Instagram. If you see anything you'd like to add to your collection, please send me a DM or email—many of my paintings sell this way before they reach a gallery or my website.

I'd love to connect with you on social media; Instagram is where you'll find me most frequently. Feel free to email me with any questions about my paintings or commissions.

Best wishes and keep in touch,