This was a wonderful event held at Old Field Farm in Setauket. The festival brings together an amazing community of plein air artists, working in one location to capture the area's natural beauty.

I was grateful to join this community, brought together by Gallery North, on the historic, iconic property, amidst horses, artists, waterways, and park like surroundings.

I was here to explore the day, and document in water and wash,  what called out to me.

First watercolor of the day. This small but mighty painting captures the morning light, the golden glow atop the hills. The reflections in the water mimicking the green hues of the trees.

Done at the same location as 'Into the Day', 'A New Perspective' was an exploration of the Watercolor Monotype technique in the field. I painted the scene again, this time on an acrylic plate treated with gum arabic. This allows the non porous surface to accept the wet paint. Allowing it to dry, I printed the plate on damp paper in my studio on a C-12 printing press. This results in a mirror image of the original, along with unexpected texture and character. This was enjoyable and something I will pursue more of in the warm summer days.

While sitting at my easel, enjoying a break for lunch, I couldn't help but be inspired by the vista, calling me to visualize the simplified geometric shapes and planes [and of course my formal abstract math training creeps into my psyche whenever it choses].
Happy Hills creates a bold, stained glass effect that bridges the gap between early 20th century expressionism [Georges Rouault's stained glass expressionism] and mid century Pop Art [Keith Haring's Graphic Pop]. 
 

After Lunch, moving location but still in water view, I found this 'Lakeside Retreat', nestled in the behind lush green foliage, offering a shady porch, and peaceful solitude to  it's loving family. With the few remaining hours of painting, I embraced the afternoon sun to capture this retreat in water and wash.

Barnes Gallery in Garden City, is a custom framing shop known for their attention to detail and quality work. A big supporter of local artists, the gallery hosts monthly art shows featuring local artists. I am excited to be showing two new watercolor pieces in this beautiful gallery space with 'The Art League of Nassau County'.

Excited to have 3 custom prints exhibited in the juried 2026 NSPS along side famous printmaster 'Dan Welden'
On exhibit at Creede Repertory Theatre in beautiful Creede, Colorado.
May 23 - June 23, 2026
See all juried art pieces online during the Virtual Show
                                          On display:     May 24 - July 31, 2026

Fibonacci Bloom
Watercolor Monotype - a printing technique where watercolor paints are applied to a non porous surface like acrylic, mylar, or plexiglass plate. This yields a one-of-a-kind image transferred to dampened print paper under pressure of a press, creating unique textures, fluid washes and glowing colors not normally achieved on watercolor paper.

Leap of Faith
Linocut Print - a form of relief printmaking, where the design is carved into a sheet of linoleum, ink is applied to the raised areas [uncarved areas] and the image is transferred to dampened paper on a printing press. These are loved for the bold contrasts and graphic lines.

Springing Upward
Monotype - The process combines painting, drawing, and printmaking, allowing for creative flexibility and spontaneity. Akua printmaking ink was used to create this one of a kind original print using both an additive and subtractive techniques.