“The Landscape in Abstract” is now showing at SouthWind Gallery in Topeka, Kansas through March 15^th. The exhibit includes work by 33 artists from across the US and Canada. Two of my paintings are included in the exhibit. I normally don’t consider myself an abstract artist, however, my plein air paintings begin with abstract shapes which I gradually refine to the point that the painting becomes more realistic. The two paintings were left in the abstract stage. There will be a reception on March 5^th from 6 to 8:30pm at the gallery. For more information or to see the show online, visit www.southwindartgallery.com.

 
“Nomadas del Arte presents The Southwest en Plein Air” April 9th to 30^th, which will be held at Southwest Gallery in Dallas, Texas. This exhibit features 400 paintings completed on location during 2009 in six southwestern states. Two of my paintings are included in this exhibition which opens April 9^th. For more information visit www.swgallery.com and click on the events section.

Please join me and gallery owners Jonathan and Lucinda Mountainsong for my first major solo exhibition of new and recent oil paintings. The opening reception will be Friday, May 14, from 7 to 9 pm at Mountainsong Galleries, located on Ocean Avenue between San Carlos and Mission. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This will also kick off the Carmel Art Festival weekend. I will be competing in the festival's plein air competition. My exhibition at Mountainsong Galleries will run through June 13th. Hope to see you there!