30" x 40" oil + cwm on gessobord - private collector
"Opportunity does not knock, you have to find it."
Sumner Redstone
Did that Really Happen?
Carmel on Canvas Plein Air Competition September, 2018
Carmel, IN
1st Place
Painting in Carmel was quite the adventure and a quite yet bustling place I would like to visit again. It was HOT! I finished 3 paintings over 2 days that I turned in for prizes and sales. No sales but I did pick up some nice recognition! I also competed in a quick paint with only 1.5 hours to paint in a farmers market. That really pushed me to work fast and only worry about the important parts.
Northbrook Plain Air Festival
I experienced a multitude of distractions trying to accomplish finishing two paintings worth turning in: rain, a grease truck blocking me, weather and work. I learned so much hanging out with my painting buddies and made a few new friends with some very accomplished artists.
Art Created at this even is for sale in Northbrook, IL!
Reception: Sunday, November 18th
2-4pm
Northbrook Historical Society
1776 Walters Avenue Northbrook, IL
Come see 100+ paintings from the 2018 Northbrook Plein Air Painting Festival at the Northbrook Historical Society. From 2-4 you can view and purchase paintings from the event and celebrate Northbrook’s 117th birthday! FREE EVENT.
https://www.facebook.com/NorthbrookArts/
August 13, 2020
During the pandemic I received a few special requests from collectors, one of which was my biggest painting yet. I loved the challenge and...
30" x 40" oil + cwm on gessobord - private collector
"Opportunity does not knock, you have to find it."
Sumner Redstone
August 13, 2020
This year many of the plein air events were cancelled and it seemed like every day I had planned to head out with my...
Prairie Plein Air - Schaumburg, IL
This was my fist event and the first time I had left my house since Covid-19. Everything was so uncertain at this time but doing this event helped me in so many ways. Being outside, seeing friends and painting from life was just what I needed to put everything back into perspective.
7th Annual Paint the Point - Mineral Point, WI
I was able to make it out to Mineral Point, WI for the 7th annual Paint the Point event. The weather was perfect and being outside for 4 days painting was good medicine. I met so many great people and had a lot of support from friends. Here are a few snippets from my adventures.
Painting in town allowed me the opportunity to meet many of the residents and to make new friends. The sincere interest and support from the community was thrilling. I even got to sample a few tomatoes from one of the neighbors gardens. It was so much fun! Everyone on Clowney & Chestunt... see you next year! I also have to mention how amazing my stay at 23 Steps Inn was again this year. The event and show was expertly organized with every possible safety precaution in place while keeping social distance. Thank you to everyone involved for making it a memorable and exceptional plein air event.
Dodge View Farms - Dodgeville, WI
I can't thank the Dodge View crew enough for their hospitality and kindness. Everywhere I looked 
on their property I saw a painting. Three paintings were completed on location but what was priceless was the connection that was made. We had great conversation and I was able to learn the history of the farm and the family that still owns and operates it. This is one of the main reasons I love plein air painting.
February 28, 2020
This new painting will be making its debut at Epilogue in Long Grove! 16″ x 16″ oil and cold wax
