It has been almost a month since I posted anything.
Well, I have been busy.
I do teach painting privately and via workshop type seminars.
Recently, a number of artists from Naples approached me asking for some guidance for their Plein air work. I have been delighted to oblige them.
Although unadvertised, this workshop has an ideal number of students (6).
I will post some of the pictures from the workshop soon. I need to reduce the size of the image files to make them uploadable.
The best thing about this workshop is the enthusiasm of the participants. They are a wonderful group of artists with a varied level of experience. I felt all have approached the "Painting Experience" with an open mind. We are combining the interest of painting outdoors with the wonderful natural environments still left in Collier County Florida.
1. Upland habitat (scrub, prairie and pine flatland) found at the Naples Preserve
2. Coastal habitat (natural beach with mangroves and other native flora)
3. Wetland habitat (ephemeral wetlands, "swamp" and a taste of the Everglades) found at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
How fun it is to combine the love of painting with the love of real Florida. Native plants and animals abound in these areas.
