Plein Air Painting: Summer on the Parkway

I spent the whole day on this mountain, painting without pressure or expectation, quietly observing nature, and letting my thoughts wind and meander. It was the simplest day we had enjoyed in a while, and nowadays, the simplest joys are the sweetest.

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Autumn in Appalachia

Autumn in Appalachia. For a few weeks a year, the Blue Ridge Mountains are draped in a rainbow blanket of leaves. It’s my favorite time of year to be in my favorite mountains. So, naturally, it’s one of the most inspiring times to paint.

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Plein Air Painting: Summer’s End

As much as I adore my studio, there’s something about painting outside that elevates the entire experience. In the art world, we call this painting en plein air. Painting outside means painting life as it changes.