2019 was the 15th Annual Plein Air Easton (PAE). I set a goal for 2019 to apply to participate in two juried plein-air events outside of Ohio. My first application and acceptance, finding out in early February 2019, was to the largest, most prestigious plein-air event in the country?! I was honored and humbled.

Fast forward to the event, my first of 2019, in July 2019 … having a day job, I had never had a week to just paint in such a concentrated effort, let alone participate in a week (plus) long painting event, shoulder to shoulder with many of the best artists in the country. There were over fifty artists from all over the country and from abroad. Honestly, I was both intimidated and inspired by the “competition”.

It took me a little time to catch my stride, but in all I am proud to have completed 11 paintings and a few other starts! To date, I have sold all but two of those paintings, my two competition paintings (“Sea of Sunflowers” and Day lilies” having been sold in a collector’s preview before the exhibit opened to the public.

Easton, Maryland is on what is called the “Eastern Shore” over the bay bridge from Annapolis and almost a two hour drive from Washington, DC. When i lived in Washington, DC I would participate in the Saturday quick draw event and always wondered if i could ever complete work to the level to get accepted as a juried artist.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity. The Avalon Foundation leadership and staff put on an incredible event. The community embraces art in thier back yard, with hundreds volunteering thier time, and their homes - providing host housing for artists. A special shout out to Lena, my host, and thank you Easton for a memorable 2019!

"Sea of Sunflowers" Oxford, MD - 20x16 SOLD

"Daylilies" Oxford, MD - 14x11 SOLD

Me painting in “Sea of Sunflowers” (check out my Facebook account for story behind this painting and photo!e)