Painting allows me to truly see the world in a way that I often miss as a casual observer in my everyday life�for example, the many colors in nature and how light and shadows give objects form. I began painting a number of years ago on summer vacations in Maine. I soon realized that when painting I am able to let go of my thoughts and worries and be fully present in the moment with whatever I am observing and the painting itself. I paint in watercolor which allows me to easily paint Plein Aire (in the open air) when the weather allows. I prefer to paint outside which...more
