I missed a few days of updates because I was super busy here in Easton, but I wanted to write a final wrap-up post to summarize the week.
  All I can say is that Plein Air Easton was amazing from beginning to end.  It really is like the major leagues of plein air events with so many great artists, a fantastic staff behind-the-scenes and beautiful locations to paint.  Another thing that sets PAE apart from other events are the generous hosts who house the artists during the week.  I was staying at the beautiful Sandaway, which is a boutique hotel and then I moved for the last couple days to a charming cottage on a private estate.  Many thanks to my hosts who have become friends to me.
  Today and yesterday, I also linked up with the Vasari team at Troika Gallery in Easton.  I've been connected with Vasari for a little while now and it was great to see them in Easton, sharing their excellent paint with so many artists.
  I will end this post by sharing a story that I feel is a good metaphor for life.  When I first arrived, I planned to paint a boat painting.  I was thinking of all those great John Singer Sargent boat paintings that I love.  So I arrived and thought to myself, "I have all week to paint those boats, good thing there's plenty of time!"  Today, I woke up and realized that I'm leaving tomorrow and sure enough, I hadn't painted any boats!  It wasn't that I didn't want to paint the boats--I wanted to, but it seemed like I had all the time in the world.  Inevitably, life goes by whether I achieve my goals or not.  But as I'm getting a little older, I don't want to let anything slip by.
  Side note: I'm planning to be back at Sandaway in September to teach a workshop.  If you'd like to stay updated, check out my WORKSHOPS PAGE for more info!

  I went to a nice spot on the beach to paint this small 6" X 8" oil painting of the small waves coming in.  I felt happy about it in the moment, but now I'm not sure how I feel.  This happens a lot when I paint because my perception changes. C'est la vie.
  I'm also preparing for my presentation tomorrow morning.  I'm excited to share my slide lecture at the Plein Air Easton HQ at 10:30AM.  If you're in the area, come by and enjoy this free presentation.  See you tomorrow!

  I really enjoyed doing the oil painting demo today and I want to thank everyone who came!  We had a big turn out and it was really exciting to share my painting process.  Mother Nature had other plans and we ended up getting rained out, but I finished my painting after the sun returned!
  In the evening, I did a watercolor sketch as a beautiful sunset turned the beach golden and amber.  It was such a beautiful sight, but it only lasted a little while and I didn't do it justice.  I know it's obvious to say, but the world is truly stunning.  I feel so thankful for this trip and the amazing people I've met here.