"Silver and Gold" accepted into 111th Annual Gold Medal Exhibit of the California Art Club

 "Silver and Gold” 9 x 12 watercolor on paper

I am thrilled to be exhibiting in the 111th Annual California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition.

July 17 th to August 21st , the Bowers Museum , Santa Ana 

Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational

 I was able to complete 9 paintings because of the nearly perfect weather conditions and the painting at the top of this post was awarded second prize by juror Patty McGeeney. Thank you to the jurors , the Borrego Art Institute, sponsors , hosts , volunteers and art appreciators who all made this event possible. The exhibit is on display through April 3rd and is well worth a trip.

13th Annual Signature American Watercolor Exhibit in Fallbrook

Horizon Gray  11 x 14 watercolor on paper

Juried by Charles H Rouse. This exhibit has 120 watercolors by painters who have achieved Signature Status in a least one leading Watercolor Society.

Feb 12 to April 10 at the Fallbrook Art Center, 103 S Main St Fallbrook CA

Best Watercolor in Plein Air Salon Competition from CW Mundy!

 I am honored and thrilled that “Spring Song of Malibu” was awarded best watercolor in the December 2021 Plein Air Salon Contest for Plein Air Magazine. I admire C w Mundy as an artist very much, which is why I entered this months contest.

There is a certain logic behind this entry. The last timeI won an award , Michael Zakian was the judge. I entered then because I admired his skills and judgement as a curator and art historian. It takes a combination of a judge I feel strongly about and a painting I feel is an original statement  that I hope will be appreciated and understood. This was painted for the on location in Malibu exhibit at Pepperdine University where Micheal Zakian was Curator.

Signature Showcase at Laguna Plein Air Painters

 Now through February 28 th “Topiary Twirl” gets to dance in Laguna Beach!

The Signature Showcase features the work of artists who have achieved Signature Artist status in the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.

The gallery is located at 414 n coast Highway  Laguna Beach.

Artistic Excellence Finalist Award from Southwest Art Magazine

 I am honored to share that I have been named a finalist in the Annual Artistic Excellence Competition for Southwest Art Magazine. My painting appears in the December / January issue along with a profile.

Horizon Grey watercolor 11 x 14