Thought you would like to hear about this past week's events. 

Twelve other plein air artists converged on Santa Catalina Island's little city of Avalon to join Ron Rencher for a week-long workshop.  What a wonderful experience.  We spent every day painting the beautiful emerald waters, piers and landmarks that make up this magical island while keying in on some of Ron Rencher's expert advice.  Ron shared many stories about the days when the Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA) held their annual painting event in Avalon.  It was such fun to paint the same motifs that you know were painted by artists of the past.  Avalon has been an artists destination for many, many years -- I can certainly see why, it is absolutely beautiful. 

While painting one day, Ron Rencher and fellow artist, Sherry Wooley and I were filmed for the website promoting Catalina Island.  You can see it at www.eCatalina.com and look for events then Ron Rencher. 

Hope you will have a chance to visit Catalina Island some time soon.  Just get yourself to Long Beach, CA then take the ferry 26 miles to Santa Catalina Island -- sounds like a song doesn't it, hmmm!