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Gainesville, Florida, United States
Astronomy themes, landscapes and public art are some of the targets of my work. These are the best of times as we stand on the threshold of unprecedented discovery in space. As a space artist, I am grateful for and inspired by the amazing images of faraway places that the great telescopes of our generation have given us. As a plein air painter, I am inspired to quickly capture light, color and movement with the focus on our rapidly changing environment. As an artist within the live public art venue I am inspired by the opportunity for creativity, spontaneity and exchange.

4/6/12

2012 Thomas Center Paint Out Mar 9 & 10

Sixteen regional plein air painters created live works in the gardens of the Matheson Museum and the gardens of the Thomas Center for the Arts in Gainesville, FL on Fri and Sat Mar 9 & 10.  The event had artists working in the live public art venues in close quarters, a treat for all who attended and participated.  Everyone agreed that it was nice to add the Matheson Museum location this year because the property held much for all to treasure in the way of surprises and artistic inspiration.  I immediately focused on the charming Tison Tool Museum.  This little gift from out of the past was relocated here, board by board, then filled with a huge collection of rare antique tools.  My painting, Tison's Tool Barn, was purchased for the permanent collection of the Matheson Museum. 

On every count, the event outdid itself this year in terms of support, attendance, quality and number of works produced and sales.  I'm very grateful to Russ Etling, City of Gainesille, Alicia Antone, Matheson Museum, and Jan Scott, Thomas Center Associates for their most excellent partnership with and support of the artists. The art works produced at the paint out will have their final exhibition:

"In A Southern Garden"

Thomas Center Main Gallery
302 NE 6th Avenue,  Gainesville, FL
May 5 - June 23, 2012
Reception on Mother's Day
Sunday, May 13, 2 - 4
  
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