• making plans

    making plans

    The architect in me loves to plan— to figure things out before the actual construction begins. The sketchbook becomes a kind of refuge: a place of shelter or protection from danger, difficulty, or trouble. Mostly, it’s about a conversation, an approach, a quiet “good to meet you.” As I feel my way through a concept, it becomes a guide…

  • right place, right time

    right place, right time

    Right Place, Right TimeReflections on How Pictures Work by Molly Bang I began my study with Molly Bang’s How Pictures Work. Her principles illuminate the importance of intentionality in visual composition — how the placement of shapes and the organization of elements convey emotion and meaning. As I read, I took careful notes to internalize her ideas. Bang’s Little…

  • EDGES

    EDGES

  • Gathering Evidence

    Gathering Evidence

    ‘Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.’ Mary Oliver Let’s set the rules. Go outside. No expectations. Be astonished. Gather. For me, plein air work is just that: work. I gather evidence. No expectations on creating a masterpiece but instead to gather. I am out there, and yes, my senses wake up and I see,…

  • MOSTLY

    MOSTLY

    My Teacher, Skip Lawrence https://skiplawrence.com. Sometimes one get’s lucky in life. I was introduced to Skip and his workshops by my other teacher Dawn Emerson https://dawnemerson.com. I took 3 workshops with Skip and also a mentorship in the past 8 years. + He continues to guide me everyday in studio and his guidance has strengthened…