The Dark Side of Painting
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Finding Creative Ground
For anyone building a more creative life; essays on painting, color, and everyday practice from artist and teacher Kate Kern Mundie.
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And a summer dinner.
Preview for Local Horizons at Peninsula Gallery
I have work in a new group show opening this weekend — Local Horizons: Coastal Mid-Atlantic Landscapes at Peninsula Gallery in Lewes, Delaware. The show runs June 27–July 26 and features eight painters exploring the light and landscape of the Mid-Atlantic coast. If you’re heading to the Delaware shore this summer, I’d love for you to see it in person. You can find more info at
Gouache: The Medium You Didn't Know You Needed
If gouache isn't on your radar yet, it should be.