Paul

I guess I’ve got some catching up to do after being out of wireless range for a bit. We left Page, AZ, headed for Tuscon, but stopped at a big ditch along the way. Every view of the Grand Canyon is breathtaking, but it is almost too much to take in. It is simply overwhelming…

Artist's paradise!

Exploring the Navajo nation is a visual dream! Everywhere you look is a watercolor waiting to happen. Today we drove out on some seriously washboarded roads to find this view from Muley Point. You’d think you were overlooking the Grand Canyon, but this is just a primer for bigger things to come.

We chased the sunset into Moab, Utah 21 hours after watching fireworks in Columbia MO. This sunset put on a better show! First thing the next morning we hiked out to the Delicate Arch to revisit an old friend. Somehow I always forget how much of a climb it is to get there!

We watched fireworks in the rain, then hit the highway, crossing half of Kansas in the dark. We had breakfast in Manhattan and are pressing westward toward Colorado.

I was a bit surprised to find my painting, “Manhattan Tapestry” in the Aug 2009 issue of Watercolor Artist Magazine when I was looking for my friend, Chris Beck’s featured article. Tapestry is included in an article about painting at night. (I think I’ve seen this article before somewhere). Still, it’s great to see this…

This is my “plein air” watercolor setup for working out in some rugged terrain. It is fairly self-contained and very sturdy. The board is 3/4″ plywood but doesn’t weigh that much after cutting a few holes in it. I’ve attached a tripod cleat to the back side for quick mounting on location. The palette has…

Southern Watercolor Society has awarded "Detour" the Aranas Family award in their 2009 annual exhibition. It's been quite a ride for this Pelican so far!

I've heard that if you love your job that you never really work a day in your life. I'm not sure if I could always agree with that thought, but looking at a room full of artists at work is pretty close to paradise for me. How did I ever get so lucky?!

Next time you are in the Tyler TX area, and have an appetite for barbecue, check out the Purple Pig. This was one of our lunchtime excursions during the workshop and well worth the visit. The Lone Star beer is cold and the sandwiches are tasty! Their mascot is quite friendly and I’m thinking the…