Painting at the Basilica
Almost every Tuesday of the year, I join my fellow artists to paint with the Asheville Urban Landscape Painters. The group paints “en plein air” in the Asheville area. Lisa Blackshear, who had the desire to paint outside with other artists on a regular basis, founded the group. She had a spark of brilliance with the idea to invite local plein air painters to demonstrate their skills and follow that up with painting practice for all after the demonstration. This format has
The Painting Experience: A adventure in process art
There is something about the middle of August in my life. Many significant dates collide and often it is the beginning of something…birthdays, new house, and again today, I begin a new blog. It might be less significant than some ithings in the grand view of life, but it’s something to notice. About Six years ago we closed the deal on our current home north of Asheville. Months earlier, when we had found the place, I had put significant dates in my calendar when I thought i
