Author Archives: judson

Speaking of plein air festivals, here is a re-post of our travel tips from a few years ago: Preparation is key when packing for plein air excursions. Just like backpacking, every ounce counts. These are some tips to consider when … Continue reading →

Plein Air Festivals have become a popular sport, not just for participating (often world class) artists but also for collectors and spectators. They can also benefit a region by calling attention to historic districts, vanishing landscapes, local art associations and other … Continue reading →

Maine artist Daniel Corey is a traditional painter rooted in the aesthetic values of the Ashcan School and the impressionists of the Cape Cod School of Art. Inspired by light quality, color harmony and abstract shapes, his paintings are created from … Continue reading →

New York artist Ellen Hopkins Fountain uses watercolor, sometimes in large horizontal formats (up to 11″x41″)  to invoke the essence of a landscape.  After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University, she began her career as a scenic artist in film, TV and theater in venues … Continue reading →

Washington, D.C. artist Barry Lindley has been a scientist and educator. Now he spends his time traveling and painting, from the Andes, the Amazon and Patagonia to Prague and Puerto Rico, from Canada, Alaska and the American West to Vietnam … Continue reading →