Jean LeGassick
I recently took a workshop from Jean. She is not just a great painter, but a really fine teacher...direct, supportive, and knowledgeable.

Katherine Taylor
Katherine and I are in the same art critique group (along with Vicki Shuck). Her work is absolutely luminous. She also teaches oil painting to beginners and advanced students. I often say that taking a course from her gave me more of a foundation in the fundamentals of oil painting than the two years in graduate school.

Maynard Dixon
Maynard Dixon has been my inspiration. You can see some of his works at this site and at the Thunderbird foundation link: http://www.thunderbirdfoundation.com

Plein Air Painters of Oregon
Plein Air Painters of Oregon is a fellowship of professional and emerging artists who paint on location to seek the luminous quality of out-of-doors light in their art.

The organization meets for frequent paint-outs during the warmer months of the year. Any medium is appreciated. Informal critiques are held for those who wish to participate.

Tracy Leagjeld
Tracy and I are both represented at Tumalo Art Co. She works in several media, but most frequently in very colorful, unique monoprints. It is worth a trip to her blog, if just to see her unique and beautiful work.

We are also in an artist critique group together. Often when you see improvements in my paintings (see my blog for examples of works that have been "adjusted") it is because of feedback from members of this great group.

Vicki Shuck Paintings
Vicki and I are friends and in the same gallery (Tumalo Art Company). I am so impressed by her daily paintings that I want to share them with you.

William Wray
William Wray is one of my "hero painters." Be sure to click links on his web site and view his blog for a great list of his work and his ever amusing insights.