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Our Mornings Plein Air Painting in Spain


Written on March 12, 2019 at 10:42 pm, by

In the fall of 2018 I left a very personally meaningful academic day-job that I had pursued  while also maintaining my art career.  I was finally able to take the  Continue Reading »

Categories: A Painting A day, art collaboration, Art Techniques, art travel, Creative Play, Plein air Painting, Spain, Uncategorized

Painting 'Plein Air' Watercolors and Creating Visual Memories


Written on December 26, 2011 at 2:34 am, by

Why plein air (open air) paint? If you have never taken the time to sit and stare at where a ridge meets the sky or how a branch attaches to the trunk of a tree, or how a hillside reflects in a lake, I encourage you to put all fear aside and go for it. If you do you could discover that the experience of careful observation is satisfying in itself and that it is aided by trying to record it as a visual memory.

Categories: A Painting A day, art collaboration, Beauty, Biographical, Creative Play, Fabulous Artists, Inspiration, Plein air Painting, Watercolor

Day Twenty-six –Two Artists Share A Painting A Day for 33 Days


Written on July 30, 2011 at 2:36 am, by

Day twenty-six in the 33 Paintings in 33 Days Project of Alaskan artist Nikki Kinne and Wisconsin artist Helen Klebesadel.

Categories: A Painting A day, art collaboration, Creative Play, Watercolor

Day Twenty-four -Two Artists Share A Painting A Day for 33 Days


Written on July 28, 2011 at 2:39 am, by

Day twenty-four in the 33 Paintings in 33 Days Project of Alaskan artist Nikki Kinne and Wisconsin artist Helen Klebesadel.

Categories: A Painting A day, Beauty, Creative Play, Watercolor

Day Eighteen -Two Artists Share A Painting A Day for 33 Days


Written on July 22, 2011 at 2:52 am, by

Day eighteen in the 33 Paintings in 33 Days Project of Alaskan artist Nikki Kinne and Wisconsin artist Helen Klebesadel.

Categories: A Painting A day, Ability, Creative Play, Inspiration, Watercolor

Day Twelve -Two Artists Share A Painting A Day for 33 Days


Written on July 16, 2011 at 2:37 am, by

Day twelve in the 33 Paintings in 33 Days Project of Alaskan artist Nikki Kinne and Wisconsin artist Helen Klebesadel.

Categories: A Painting A day, Biographical, Fabulous Artists, Watercolor

Day Seven -Two Artists Share A Painting A Day for 33 Days


Written on July 11, 2011 at 3:15 am, by

Day seven in the 33 Paintings in 33 Days Project , a commitment of a painting a day shared between Alaskan artist Nikki Kinne and Wisconsin artist Helen Klebesadel.

Categories: A Painting A day, art collaboration, Beauty, Fabulous Artists, Inspiration, Teaching Art and Creativity, Watercolor

Day Six-Two Artists Share A Painting A Day for 33 Days


Written on July 10, 2011 at 3:55 am, by

Day six in the 33 Paintings in 33 Days Project of Alaskan artist Nikki Kinne and Wisconsin artist Helen Klebesadel.

Categories: A Painting A day, art and technology, Beauty, Fabulous Artists, Inspiration, Teaching Art and Creativity, Watercolor

Day Five -Two Artists Share A Painting A Day for 33 Days


Written on July 9, 2011 at 3:08 am, by

Day Five in the 33 Paintings in 33 Days Project of Alaskan artist Nikki Kinne and Wisconsin artist Helen Klebesadel.

Categories: A Painting A day, art collaboration, Fabulous Artists, Inspiration, Watercolor

Day Four-Two Artists Share A Painting A Day For 33 Days


Written on July 8, 2011 at 3:00 am, by

This is day four in the 33 Paintings in 33 Days Project of Alaskan artist Nikki Kinne and Wisconsin artist Helen Klebesadel.

Categories: A Painting A day, Ability, art collaboration, Beauty, Biographical, Fabulous Artists, Watercolor