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05/29/2026

Discover how a simple lighthouse photo becomes a standout composition. In our latest blog post “Lake Lighthouse” we show how changing the sky color, adding flowers in the foreground, and repeating colors in boats and figures brings the scene to life. Read more and get the editing tips: https://wix.to/WpkFAoR

A lighthouse is a great vertical counterbalance to a horizontal landscape. This makes an "L" shaped composition. I took a photo at Lake Dillon last summer. It was a nice photo, but a bit bland. I show you how to spice up a photo by changing the color of the sky, planting flowers in the foreground an...

05/29/2026

by local artists Joseph and Gail Mora. Great graduation gifts! Stunning

05/29/2026

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05/23/2026

What joy! Driving a 1960 MGA. Both the car and myself are 1960 models.

05/22/2026

New blog post: Carolina Chickadee — a quick study from the Ozarks where I painted a loose background first, then the bird. Perfect for a short creative break and inspiration for bird lovers and watercolor painters. Read it now: https://wix.to/fzj6Y5l

"Birds and flowers" is our theme for May. I was in the Ozarks last week. It was a treat to see many birds that we do not see in the west. One was a Carolina Chickadee. He posed for a great reference shot. In this video (just released on www.showcaseartcenter.com) I paint the loose background first a...

05/18/2026

A delightful day at at . Made so many new artist friends. run a great convention. Plan to go next year to Zion.

05/18/2026

From now on I am only eating at restaurants with views like this.

05/17/2026

What fun to see my name in lights at

05/17/2026

Today at great demos by and World Premier of “Ochre” by Terrific!

05/16/2026

Today at Afternoon at College of the Ozarks and VIP party at Top of the Rock. What a day!