Plein Air Wednesdays
Beginning July 11, paint at beautiful East Bay locations, with enough time to start and finish a painting. Use the media of your choice and receive as much or as little feedback as you want. Register at the Richmond Art Center’s website.

Landscape Plein Air on Fridays
Fridays, 1-4 pm at various locations starting July 6. This summer, spend time painting au plein air at several beautiful great East Bay outdoor locations. Enjoy discovering beginner-friendly painting spots and improving your technique in the company of new friends. You’ll receive support through the difficulties of painting outdoors. Read More

East Bay Landscape Show
Beginning July 3rd, I will be showing a selection of my oil and acrylic landscapes featuring our East Bay coastline at the Kensington Library. It is located at 61 Arlington Avenue in Kensington, CA. They are closed on Sunday and on Saturday mornings. Please check their hours before you go.

Art of the California-Mexico Borderlands Show
I have three paintings in this show, which explores “representations of the US-MX ‘borderlands’ in contemporary art being produced in California with special emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area. The show considers “how contemporary artists are re-imagining the California-Mexico borderlands.” Sept 8 to Nov 16 at the Richmond Art Center.

Fundamental Drawing at the Richmond Art Center
Every Monday night beginning Sept 17. An intro to concepts and techniques artists use to draw realistically. Gain confidence in your art-making by sharpening your drawing skills with charcoal, graphite or ink. Learn various approaches to drawing and expand your strategy repertoire.  Read More

Choosing and Mixing Color at the Richmond Art Center
This Wed afternoon class will focus on the application of color knowledge to the work you already do. Use the media of your preference. Take home color theory exercises designed to teach you about color through experience, not theory. Learn to keep your color options open as your painting progresses. Achieve clarity on the role color plays in your painting or illustration projects. Begins Sept 19 Read More

Gel Printing Addiction Workshop at the Richmond Art Center
Print multiple gorgeous, multi-hued textures for your collages, sketchbooks, and greeting cards. Use household objects and supplies found in your pantry. After a ten min demo, spend  the rest of your time experimenting with colors, techniques and layering. Learn how to create and reuse your own durable gel plates. Leave with a treasure trove of resources. Oct 7 from 10-1 pm at the Richmond Art Center. $55. Register here.