Another Lovely Day Painting at Kuerner Farm

At Kuerner farm, the painting gods were smiling this day by providing a gorgeous morning and holding off a torrential downpour until a half hour later. 

Painting setup in front of Kuerner barn.

Painting almost finished. 

Painting Studies at Kuerner Farm

Painting studies at Kuerner Farm

Located in the Brandywine Valley, the historic Kuerner Farm is the setting for many of Andrew Wyeth's paintings and sketches. Karl Kuerner III, whose family members are featured in Wyeth's paintings, is an accomplished painter himself. Through the Brandywine Conservancy and Brandywine River Museum, he offers plein air classes at the farm. I am thrilled to be taking part in this opportunity to explore this historic setting. 

No sooner had I blocked in this first study and it began to rain. Though discombobulating, rain does lend authenticity to plein air painting!

Henry Lea Tatnall's Studio - Wilmington, Delaware

How I would love to spend some time in my great grandfather Henry Lea Tatnall's studio! And to think that his easel was later used as firewood. Ahhhh!

Blue Ridge, Georgia--A Budding Art Town

Having recently returned from Blue Ridge, Georgia, I can report that this quaint town will definitely be on the nation's map of small art towns. With a scenic train that runs down the center of town, it was bustling with people taking in the colorful fall foliage and apples.

Art Exhibit in Blue Ridge, Georgia

The art exhibit 4th Annual Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Show held at The Art Center in Blue Ridge was nicely preented and well attended.

Invitation to the OPAL Carriage House Gallery Show

Invitation for the show described in my blogpost on September 3rd.

Identity Crisis No More!

The other day I was listening to an interview with Jason Horejs, owner of Xanadu Gallery regarding shipping art. He is a self-described 'tape snob'. In that instant any doubt I had regarding my own identity was resolved--I, too, am a 'tape snob'. Over the years as even the higher end packing tape has gotten thinner and thinner and more difficult to work with, I've become increasingly exasperated. Now, thanks to Jason's recommendation of  U-Line's 3.5 mil heavy duty industrial tape, I'm an avowed 'tape snob' with tape worth being a snob about!