Studio Notes

Stories behind the paintings, watercolor insights, new work, and occasional news from my studio.

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Painting with Primary Colors

You don’t need dozens of colors to create beautiful watercolor paintings. Discover how a simple palette of three primary colors and Burnt Sienna can produce an amazing range of colors—and give you more freedom at the easel.

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Why I’m Painting Route 66

Route 66 was usually the first road my family traveled when we left on vacation. Now I’m returning to the Mother Road through a new collection of watercolor paintings.

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Welcome to the World of Watercolor

Discover what makes watercolor such a luminous and captivating medium, and learn why it became the heart of my artistic journey after years of painting in oils and acrylics.

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