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Looking for just my demonstrations? Columns on technique or tools? Here you go!
Nov 25
Navigation for the Plein Air Painter: What3Words
How many times has this happened to you? You’re taking a hike and encounter something beautiful that begs to be painted.
Nov 23
How to Make a Tree Seem Really, Really Tall
If you’ve been following this column over the years, you’ll note that I’m very fond of sketching and painting trees.
Nov 16
My Painting Database
How I keep track of my paintings
Nov 9
The 2026 Calendar is Here
I'm sure you'll get a lot of free calendars this year--but mine at $15.99 is better!
Nov 7
Sedona Plein Air Festival Wrap-up
I won an award!
Nov 2

October 2025

Marking my 20th Year as a Blogger with a Sale!
It's been 20 years...really!
Oct 28
Interim Report: Sedona Plein Air Festival
Greetings from Red Rock Country!
Oct 25
Chirality and Composition
What Works Better, Right or Left?
Oct 19
Heading out for the Sedona Plein Air Festival
It's that time of year again...
Oct 16
Santa Fe Sketches
Aspens were at their peak!
Oct 13
Lighten the Load
What's in your wallet?
Oct 12
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