It's continuing when the
​fall color arrives!
Join Me for Plein Air Fridays

Now more than ever we need to get outdoors, breathe some clean mountain air, and participate in a creative activity. ​We are quickly learning that life is too short and unpredictable to risk losing the important things: togetherness, nature, mindfulness, creativity, and connection. Plein Air painting is a perfect answer. Come paint in a beautiful location, watch my demonstration, and paint along with zero pressure.​
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Bring your own materials. Talent not required.

​Join the email list below to receive my location updates, dates and times for our outdoor painting adventures. There's never been a better time to experience the bliss and the challenge of painting outdoors!

    ​Yes, please send me more info on your Plein Air Fridays!
    (no obligation to attend)
You can also arrange a private outdoor painting party and I'll come to you! NOTE: Social distancing guidelines will be observed, with a max of 10 attendees and artists spaced 6 feet apart.

The Fine Art of Sagebrush complete virtual workshop

Bestseller! Work in your own location and at your own pace, as you discover many of the tips and tricks I teach in my college courses, including value studies, gesture studies, observing and mixing color, and employing sagebrush as a design element. Sagebrush is a common fixture in virtually every western landscape. You will improve your knowledge, appreciation and mastery of this formidable subject, and at the same time be improving all of your landscapes with texture, color and light by applying these principles.Curse includes five complete painting demonstrations in addition to various exercises and concepts and bonus content. Amazing value!  Two ways to pay: One full payment of $110, or just 3 monthly payments of $40 each.  
Private and Group lessons
I have seventeen years experience teaching art and design at the college level. I am a very conceptual instructor, and can explain not just what works, but why, giving you a solid foundation of principles on which to build. While you will be learning proven watercolor techniques, you will also be absorbing color theory, design principles, and so much more.

​Don't be afraid — I have a ton of experience working with beginners and am very kind and encouraging...while also pushing you to do and be your very best. Let me shorten your learning curve by teaching you all the tips and tricks I've gained over a lifetime of painting in watercolor.
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Private lessons starting at $50/hour in my home studio.

Group lessons (at your location or mine) starting at $100/hour. (2-hour minimum to travel)

Workshops: I am an experienced and popular workshop instructor and would love to come to your location and work with your group! Many exciting formats and topics to choose from.

​Materials: I can order everything you need to get started on a good path, with materials that work with you, not against you. My years of experience working with pigments and brushes will save you many hours of frustration and give you the best possible chance at success.

More Virtual Learning:
Choose your own time and place!

Tulip Trio online watercolor course.
Learn step-by-step how to paint a picture of beautiful spring tulips like this...from start (pure white paper) to finish (ready to mat or frame). 

-Create an abstract underpainting (so much fun!)
-See me add my drawing.
-Choose your most important shape and paint around it.
-Continue the process with transparent glazing
-Add depth and glow with every layer.
$100 value (equivalent of two private lessons) for the
low introductory price of $35.

Kit with course materials also available here.
Already have paints and brushes? Go straight to the course, here.



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Creative Connections Watercolor Greeting Card Course and kit

Finally back in stock! Kits for this bestselling course available here if you need introductory materials (watercolor dot card and small watercolor brush, plus my pencil drawings pre-printed on watercolor postcards and greeting cards (including envelopes), so you're ready to start painting). Purchase of kit includes the course as well. Incredible bargain. Less than $7 per project. Connect with loved ones while creating your own unique watercolor postcards and greeting cards. Over 2 hours of online instruction for 9+ projects included. $150 value, Just $59.

​Have your own paints but want the pre-printed cards? You can do that too. Just order a refill pack.  
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Gifts From the Sea online watercolor course: Create 5 different shell paintings! 

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Just in time for the heat of summer! Create your own collection of beautiful watercolor shells. Comes with an optional dot card with extra generous dots of ten beautiful, natural colors. Includes a drawing demonstration plus over 75 minutes of watercolor demonstration videos. Immerse yourself in the soothing, serene world of watercolor. Touches on textures, techniques, and color theory. Beginners (and all levels of ability)  welcome. Sign up for the course here. Save 10% this month with coupon code TEACHME10. Dot card available here. 
Golden Gate Bridge Workshop and Kit.
Golden Gate Bridge: I just got back from San Francisco, where I taught a Zoom workshop to over 60 participants. This iconic structure is a beloved landmark recognized worldwide. This view of the bridge is from Crissy Field, between the Presidio and the Marina. You'll receive everything you need to create this popular San Francisco painting, including an 18-video online tutorial. Kit includes everything you see here. (finished painting included will be your own original). Course and kit available here: Golden Gate Bridge Workshop and Kit  If you already have your own materials, Sign up for the virtual course here. 
Recently added!
Palace of Fine Arts virtual course
By popular demand....Paint San Francisco's spectacular Palace of Fine Arts in ten easy steps​! Just follow along.

The kit (sold separately, here) includes every color of paint you need, a good watercolor brush, my drawing pre-printed for you on 5.5 x 7.5 watercolor paper, and the reference photo printed in color. Only $25.00

The course shows you one step at a time how to get beautiful, logical color blends, how and why to proceed in a specific order, and how to easily get dazzling watercolor effects, like reflections.

Perfect for beginners! Even a pre-teen can do this with striking results. So fun to paint this iconic landmark!

$75 value (the equivalent of a 90-minute private lesson)
Now just $35. 

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