Getting ready for my first big plein air event in Milwaukee, WI with two of my good painting buddies. Saturday, July 14th - Friday, July 20th Quick Paint is Sunday, July 15th 3:00 - 6:00 along the Riverwalk at Water St. and Buffalo St., outside of Blue Bat Kitchen

Norris Art Gallery Annual MCS Members Show Remembrance 30" x 30" Mixed Media Collage Thank You for this honor Judge Susan Bartlett Comments: A striking piece from afar that depicts light versus darkness. Upon looking closer the haunting colors have many hidden moments that are inspired by the texture of the paper and the strokes of color. Congratulations to all the winners!!! I was so impressed by the creative and diverse use of collage in this show. The MCS has over fifty members from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Most members reside in the Chicago area. All members are professional artists who exhibit regularly in urban and suburban galleries. Many exhibit in other states, and a few exhibit internationally. The backgrounds of our members are varied, and range from those with graduate training in the fine arts to the self-taught. Many work in fields outside of the art-related professions. The diverse experience of our members is one of the Midwest Collage Society's greatest assets, and has contributed to our growth. https://midwestcollagesociety.blogspot.com

Spring has sprung and plein air season has begun! I am making a point to designate time each week to get outside and paint with friends. It takes a lot of practice and dedication. I am honored to be critiquing the Spring Member Show for the Lake County Art League this May. My recent artwork is currently in 4 exhibition in Schaumburg, St. Charles, Righmond and Chicago Heights. Please check out the events page for more information and I hope to see you at a show!