I never seem to get to blogging. Ugh. There's a lot of good stuff happening but I can't seem to get it all into one, cohesive summary. Where to start....still in Denver! Painting full time now and have gorgeous studio space in Wheat Ridge, a nearby suburb. From a creative perspective, I'm painting more than ever, busy with my oddball "gnomes" and studio/plein air work. The gnomes have demanded more time as their popularity grows. They finally got a j-o-b which is a good thing. During the month of February, you'll find a scads of them available for purchase in the charming Berkeley neighbor at the Grateful Gnome, of course! February 7 is their Valentine's Day pop up shop too. Come by and say hello, I'll be there! 

I've given up on snagging a paint buddy for plein air work and have just been going solo. I don't mind so much, brush miles and golly knows there is a never a lack of subject matter here. Just stop the truck, anywhere. :) This week I'm hoping to get out as the weather is going to be great but it's a busy week on the "business" side with supplies coming in. We will see. I did become a member of Plein Air Artists Colorado recently so maybe a paint buddy will turn up soon. 

This year is off to a bang on the "event' front. In May following the Plein Air Convention here in Denver, I've worked with artist Gayle Levee to coordinate a workshop in nearby Lyons, CO! We've already got registrants and expect to fill it up! I've also been talking with artist Chuck Marshall for a combination painting workshop/fly fishing experience and we finalized all the plans this weekend. That one happens in August and registration opens on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Here's links to the two events:  Paint Colorado Gayle Levee     CastAwayChuckMarshall

Since I'm going to be better at blogging, I better save some stuff to tell ya later! Ha! Till then, keep paint on those brushes! 
Windham out

Well I've gone and really done it now. Ha! This April I will host a workshop in Denver, CO to serve as a "jumping off" place for those who have never painted and want to give it a whirl. I've often thought of my first time painting under the tutelage of Dawn Whitelaw, the impact and the importance of sharing with others. I do believe as an artist, part of my responsibility is to share what I've learned and encourage others to pick up a brush or get back to the one they left somewhere back there... 

"Painting From Life: Sidewalk to Tabletop" will serve as an introduction to oil painting indoors and out. It's not all-encompassing of "all things oil paint" nor is this offering intended to hone the skills of a seasoned artist. Consider it an introduction, dipping your toe in the water of creativity via oil paint. My hope is to spark what is stirring inside creatively and offer a platform for your creativity to gain strength!

Wish me luck and if you're interested in joining us, here's the link for details: 
Painting From Life: Sidewalk to Tabletop