Posted on Jun 11, 2020

How are you? I hope you and your loved ones are well during this incredibly difficult time.
Since moving my studio home January 1, I'm taking this sheltering-in-place time to learn a new skill. I have watched every video I can get my hands on (You Tube and Streamline Art Videos) to learn how to paint outdoors aka en plein air. I will say right off the bat how incredibly challenging it is and how much new respect I have for those that paint en plein air. I've been at it for a couple months now and each time I go out I gain a bit more confidence, but have a ways to go. The good news is that it's always nice spending time with Mother Nature.
Would love to hear how you're spending this sheltering-in-place time.
Wishing you well, Mary
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Posted on Dec 22, 2016
On Monday I sat in my studio for two hours and stared at blank walls and face paintings.
On Tuesday I did the same with the addition of making some marks on white paper with charcoal. All lines - straight and curved.
Yesterday, I tried finishing a painting I began weeks ago. It didn't happen but it is progressing nicely.
It's almost 7:30am and I will leave soon for my studio. I have nothing scheduled until 5:30 tonight.
Here's a detail shot from a current painting I'm making of a rock wall.

Rock detail
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