When painting landscapes, I draw inspiration from the atmospheric conditions and tonal nuances of the Pacific Northwest’s diverse scenery. I emphasize subtle colors to share my vision with viewers and enjoy exploring different compositions and textures in my work. On sunny, clear days, I often add atmospheric effects to my en plein air paintings for a moodier feel. I am …
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I noticed once that if you turn a map of the Salish Sea about 90 degrees counterclockwise, squint with one eye, and allow for some abstract deformity, the general outline of our great inland sea resembles the head and neck of a great blue heron. Vaguely anyway. It’s not a bad metaphor in a place with so many of these …
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I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the magnificent nooks and crannies of northwest Washington, enjoying untold splendor along the way. But I had never driven the meandering scenic excursion known as the Cascade Loop. Described as Washington’s Ultimate Road Trip, the 440-mile loop traces an oblong circle from saltwater to the Columbia Highlands and back to saltwater, crossing the …
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