I've done a lot of plein air lately, but sometimes I need to return indoors to create studio pieces.  The two approaches complement each other.  Both have their place. 

This week, I'm creating new studio works to deliver to Keating Fine Art in Aspen, Colorado next week.  I am excited about the new pieces.  I've been thumbing through stacks of old photos and piles of plein air work for inspiration.  I have more ideas than I can do right now, so I have had to narrow down to just a few.  I have 3 on the easel and am planning to do one or two more.

I also need to create some studio work for some upcoming shows, including Mountain Oyster Club, and Representing the West.

There are several more plein air paintings from "An Interview with Nature" to be posted.  I need to get them photographed, so watch for them soon.

And as a reminder, in a couple weeks I will be in Crested Butte, Colorado for a plein air event.  Nothing like spending a week in the mountains painting.

I will then be off to Guatemala for a week.  Whew! Busy summer.

Keith