The opening of my annual show in Santa Fe is fast approaching. Here’s a look at one of my favorites. The Stillwater River runs through the east side of my hometown, Kalispell, Montana. This riparian zone provides me with seemingly endless inspiration. Especially in the fall.
Join us for the exhibition at Ventana Fine Art. I’ll be there for the reception on July 7th. I’d be happy to see you!
I try to make every painting interesting to my eye at every stage of the process. Here’s an example of visualizing the negative space and filling in the areas that surround it. Simple but effective.
And I will admit that it’s ALWAYS about making the painting interesting to my eye.