While in Hong Kong (see post), I had heard from Tina Yee-wan Pang, Curator of the University of Hong Kong’s Museum and Art Gallery about a town called Hangzhou in that had the premier art university in all of China.… Read More »A Visit to the Art City of Hangzhou
In addition to painting and seeing other art on this trip, I wanted to explore the possibilities of teaching. What would it be like to teach as I have done at the University of New Mexico and Taos Institute of… Read More »Teaching at the Shanghai American School
The day after arriving in Shanghai, I went with Sepi and Paul to Pingyao, an ancient walled city located two hours northwest of Shanghai by plane. Our purpose for visiting Pingyao was twofold: to attend the Pingyao International Photographic (PIP)… Read More »Paintings from the Ancient City of Pingyao
One of the reasons I ventured out on this painting trip was because of a very generous invitation from Sepi and Paul Johnson. Sepi had attended one of my portrait painting workshops at the Taos Institute of Arts two summers… Read More »News from Shanghai
When I first arrived at the OK Bungalows, I checked out the area for painting possibilities. Immediately, I saw lots of opportunities for landscapes and seascapes. From inside my bungalow, I also saw some possibilities for working inside which would… Read More »More Painting from Thailand and the Surprise Painting Visitors
One of the more outstanding natural features of Thailand is the lush vegetation. The various palm trees are the most prominent example. Seeing the number and variety here was really enjoyable. There seems to be something very quieting about them.… Read More »Ever Painted Palms?
One of the reasons I paint is that it offers endless possibilities. It is enjoyable for me to consider new ideas for painting – what the next painting might be. And experimenting with these ideas keeps the process alive and… Read More »The Painting Continues in Thailand
Seeing the art in Kuala Lumpur was good as much of it had been unexpected. I was glad to be leaving the city though. Since leaving Taos in June, I had been in cities or urban areas the entire time.… Read More »New Paintings from Koh Pha-ngan, Thailand
Since getting more painting supplies was the main reason for me to stop in Kuala Lumpur (KL), I thought I would see a couple of galleries and leave quickly. As it turned out, KL had much more art than expected.… Read More »Art in Kuala Lumpur
