Upcoming Solo Show!

Solo Show January and February 2016!
The show is all hung be sure to stop in and see it! It will be up until February 29, 2016.  Also check out my Facebook events page with updates about the paintings and my experiences while completing "A Year In Plein Air Painting."
https://www.facebook.com/events/1686200481651281/

OPEN STUDIO TOMORROW!

Stop by tomorrow to my 1st Annual OPEN STUDIO!  Lots of things to see and cookies to munch on!

Visit my Facebook events page for Updates!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1488151328155655/permalink/1491551571148964/

NEWS!

New Children's Story Now Available!

Order Your Own Copy TODAY! 

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Open Studio!

Follow The "Open Studio!" Link Below For Updates On My Facebook Events Page!
Open Studio!

New Children's Story Coming Soon!

Upcoming Watercolor Workshop!

Canceled!  Check back soon for updates on future workshops!

Upcoming bookbinding workshop!

Whats up next?  Bookbinding!  This is a great trade to learn not only for something new to do during the winter months but they also make wonderful gifts.  This time around you can choose to make a watercolor journal or a writing journal.  Just let me know before the workshop which you would like to make!

Plein air painting workshop update!

Wow!  What a day Saturday was!  We still had some great fall color to inspire us.  The weather spiced it up a bit... My very brave student got the full experience of plein air painting... The wind picked up and we got rained on a few times!  We had great fun and her painting came out beautiful. Thanks again to the Gordon Nash Library for the use of the lawn! 

Upcoming Plein Air Workshop!

En Plein Air Festival at VINS Update!

It was a wonderful week this week at VINS!  It was a great opportunity to be up close to these amazing birds!  I received 3rd place for peoples choice.  VINS organized a wonderful event and I am looking forward to next year.  They have extended the show of work created during the week through the upcoming weekend.  Thank you to everyone at VINS for organizing this event and treating us artists so well!  Here are some pics from the event!

"American Kestrel" Watercolor on Aquaboard
SOLD!

Some of the Plein air paintings I worked on this week all framed for the show!
Left to right: "Quechee"oils, "Perugrin Falcon" oils, "Quechee River" watercolors. "Great Gray Owl" Ink & Watercolor

Working on my first painting of the week!

"Quechee"  en plein air oils.
Painting #2 of the week!

"Great Grey Owl" Ink & watercolors, "American Kestrel" Watercolor
Plein Air Paintings that I did during the Quick Paint time (a timed painting competition).

Work Accepted!

My work has been accepted into the Juried Regional Show at The Center For The Arts!  Follow the link below see the details!
 http://www.centerfortheartsnh.org/juried-regional-show.html

"Lingering Snow"
en plein air oils

Plymouth Fall Art Show Update!

I had a wonderful time at the fall art show this year!  We had great weather and lots of people stopped by to view the artwork and to chat with us artists.  I received 1st place in the mixed media category with my painting in a box of a pair of Blackburnian Warblers.  Thank you to Friends of The Arts for putting on the event!  Also thank you to everyone who showed their support by coming out to this event!

"Blackburnian Warblers" Mixed Media
combination of oil painting and wood carving

Plymouth Fall Art Show Today!

Hope you can stop by and see the 31st Annual Plymouth Fall Art Show!  I will be there along with a number of other artists!  The show is from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.  See you there!

http://friends-of-the-arts.org/art-on-the-common/

All This Week, Festivals and Shows!

Lots of things are happening this week!  First, the En Plein Air Festival at VINS has started!  What a wonderful day yesterday for check in and to start painting!  Be sure to follow the link below to view the schedule of events during the festival.  VINS has put together an amazing event.  I will be participating for a few days of painting.  The event wraps up with a show on Friday and Saturday of what the artists have created!
  http://pleinairvinsvt.weebly.com/

Also coming up on Saturday Oct. 3rd I will be attending the 31st Plymouth Fall Art Show!  
  http://friends-of-the-arts.org/plymouth-fall-art-show-2015/

Both events are wonderful ways to welcome the change in seasons!

Upcoming Workshops In October!

Lots of things going on in October!  Here is a peek at some upcoming workshops at The Gordon-Nash Library.  Be sure to sign up for these exciting workshops!

Workshop Update!

Had a wonderful time instructing "Harvest Sunflowers In Charcoal."  Here is a picture of a very diligent student!  A warm thank you to the Gordon-Nash Library once again for making this space available for workshops!

Upcoming Workshop This Month!

Save the date and be sure to sign up soon for this new workshop! 

Workshop Update!

Had wonderful time presenting the "Plein Air Painting with Watercolors" workshop this morning at the Gordon-Nash Library.  It was a very talented and fun group!  Thank you to all of those who came and joined me for this workshop!  Also a big thank you to the Gordon-Nash Library for supplying the wonderful space to hold this workshop!  Here are a few pictures of today's fun!

Paint Wolfeboro Update!

I enjoyed painting in Wolfeboro this past Wednesday.  It was on the hot side but I found a good shade tree!  I once again met many wonderful people and had some great conversations.  Thank you Governor Wentworth Arts Council for organizing such a wonderful event!

Up Next... Paint Wolfeboro!

This Wednesday, August 19th, I will be participating in the "Paint Wolfeboro" plein air event!  Come out and see me and many other artist creating in the open air.  We will start painting at 10:00 am and our paintings will be for sale in Cate Park until 3:00 pm.    http://wolfeboroarts.org/

Great Vermont Plein Air Paint-Out Update!

Had a great time spending the day painting in Waitsfield Vermont.  Met lots of other artists.  All with their own style and story!

Great Vermont Plein Air Paint Out this Weekend!

Look for me this weekend at the Great Vermont Plein Air Paint Out in Waitsfield VT.  Follow the link below for more information about this event!  I will be painting on Saturday during the day.  The event will be followed by a wet paint sale Saturday evening.  

http://www.vermontartfest.com/2014events/great-vermont-plein-air-paint-out/

Upcoming Solo Show!

Be sure to stop by the Gallery at the Gordon-Nash Library in New Hampton NH in August.  My new show "Painting Through The Seasons" will be going up the first week of August with the opening on August 6th!  The paintings in this show are part of a project I have been working on for almost a year.  They are from my "Year en Plein Air Painting" series where I am painting a plein air painting a week.  I am now just two months from completing my goal!  So be sure to come out and see what I have done so far!  Also in conjunction with this show I will be running a plein air painting workshop at the Library.  Please view my card below for more details!  Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you have!  I would like to thank the Gordon-Nash Library for hosting this event!

Art at the Wicked Good Bakery!

Be sure to stop by and see my art work hanging at the Wicked Good Bakery in Plymouth NH!  While you are there treat yourself to one of their tasty delights!  
Want to find out more about this Bakery?  Visit their webpage at: http://www.wickedgoodbakerynh.com/  
Thank you Wicked Good Bakery for allowing me to display my art work! 

Update: AIM's 2nd Annual "Art en Plein Air"

I had a wonderful time this past weekend painting the beautiful and historic downtown Exeter.  It was very nice getting to meet so many talented fellow artists.  Thank you to the Staff of the American Independence Museum for making this such a wonderful, fun, and successful day!

Bookbinding Workshop This Weekend!

Don't forget to sign up for this workshop back by popular demand!  Hope to see you this weekend!

AIM Art en Plein Air and Wet Paint Sale

This Saturday, June 6th, I will be participating in the Plein Air Painting Event and Wet Paint Sale at the American Independence Museum located on Governors Lane Exeter, NH.  The Museum is located in the historic part of the city and is a beautiful location.  Follow the link below for more information.
 https://independencemuseum.org/event/art-en-plein-air/

Up Coming Workshop!

Come and join in on this fun day of learning.  Sign up at the Gordon-Nash Library or with me by calling (603)968-9271 or e-mailing hike307@gmail.com.  Hope you will be able to join me!

Remember "Art Club" Is this Friday!

Art Club Friday May 22nd!

Note: Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Workshop This Weekend!

Be sure to sign up for this two part workshop!  There is still space available!  It will be filled with lots of fun!

Workshop Update! "Watercolors Inspired by Bird Nests"

I had a great turn out for today's workshop!  Thank you to everyone who came to share their talents.  You all worked really hard and did a great job with your watercolors!  Thanks again to the Gordon-Nash Library for allowing me to use their wonderful space to hold this workshop!  Looking forward to more fun workshops in the future. Here are a few pictures from today!