Meet the Artists

“My fascination with contre jour light inevitably drew me out of the studio, to work direct from the landscape. I feel this is where the magic is, where new ideas are born.”

"Painting is an endless pursuit that touches my soul.   My paintings are done primarily on location in the traditional style of California Impressionism.”

"I hope I will be painting until I’m an old woman…the idea that I might have decades more to paint and explore my own personal creative direction is a compelling notion.”

“I consider myself a contemporary landscape impressionist, relying heavily on intuition when searching for subject matter. Contrast, movement, and light attract me, and a bold use of color often punctuates my style.”

“I paint outside because unexpected things happen… weather, and life are always in motion, and my painting often evolves with the changes occurring around me”

“I strive to bring something new to the viewer. A new experience, a new surprise, a new memory, a story not yet told.”

“Painting it is like meditating. I am absorbed with the scene and interpreting its essence onto canvas. Painting enriches my life with good energy, and I enjoy sharing this with my patrons.”

“I paint in an impressionistic style, marked by energetic brushwork, and use thick and thin layers of paint, patterns of light and dark, and a rich palette of colors to capture the moment.”

“As an oil painter working en Plein Air, I respond to the shifting light and atmosphere. My knives and brush work reflect not just what I see, it’s that emotional experience! I want to share with the viewer.”

“My goal is to capture the mood and essence of a place or person in a manner that evokes an emotional response from the viewer. I aim to keep my paintings loose and fresh.”

“Plein-air painting brings all the elements for me: the outdoor experience, responsive draftsmanship, and the application of color. These things allow me to record and express the beauty I find everywhere I go.”

“ Inspired by the brilliance of natural and built environments, I aim to create paintings that inspire a sense of connection and appreciation for the spaces we inhabit.”

“As a plein air painter, I am most inspired by the felt moods and patterns that the natural and cultural landscapes evoke in me. My painting style is loose, bold, and expressive.”

“I like to paint the things we walk by every day and take for granted, to give a reminder of the beauty that does not demand attention.”

“I believe that by painting a thing as simply as possible, you can get to the spirit of it, and then the subject and artist reveal themselves to each other.”

“Painting on site, en plein air(outdoors), I strive to understand the effects of light and the moods and emotions it evokes from my surroundings.”

“I like to tell stories of ephemeral moments by capturing atmospheric light that evokes emotion and connection. I am always trying to paint the "adjective,"  not the "noun,” of the scene.”

“ Whether painting I strive to simplify my subject into a non-rendered and uncomplicated three-dimensional artistic tale that allows the viewer to actively jump in and become part of the experience.”

“Plein air painting is at the heart of who I am as an artist. I love the entire process—the quiet

observation, the problem-solving, and the joy of translating a fleeting moment into paint.”

“I am a pastel impressionist painter. My main aspiration is to paint light. My innate color sense allows me to paint playful and inventive color palettes. I aim to depict atmosphere, a sense of time of day, and mood in my work.”

“My first mentor’s lessons on the river’s banks painting in plein air started my true passion for painting outside. Every scene brings new challenges. Life challenges. It’s my duty to honor and interpret life in paint. Using alla-prima techniques, the viewer feels my every stroke.” 

“ Experiencing the natural elements helps translate the emotional reactions we may have to a particular place. I'm most often moved by the dance of light and shadow with the varying color temperatures contained within the objects.”

“I’m especially drawn to the vibrancy of urban scenes, capturing their rhythm through simplified shapes, dramatic light and shadow, and a restrained palette. I paint urban streets, small towns, and distinctive structures that shape the landscape.“

“I favor a loose, painterly approach that allows spontaneity to shape each piece. My goal is not to replicate a scene, but to express its spirit—celebrating the beauty, rhythm, and poetry.”

“Each painting is both an observation and an offering—a reflection of resilience, belonging, and the enduring grace of nature. I hope to share that sense of peace and connection.”

“The subject in front of me is my inspiration, Complement with my imagination, Charged with my passion, and a personal artistic impression embodied in my watercolor works.”

“Painting is a language like no other. It is sometimes expansive and exhilarating, and at other times quiet and deeply intimate. I paint to express my joy, curiosity, and hope.”