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THE ART OF HIKING
Painting Adventures
Exploring the world through watercolor and sketches. Wander with me over mountain passes and through desert canyons as we hike and create along the way.
Thousand Island Lake to Ediza Lake
Today brought me from one spectacular lake to another as I detoured from the John Muir Trail and hiked to Ediza Lake.
Donohue Pass to Thousand Island Lake
4 | Twelve spectacular hours on trail hiking from my camp below Donohue pass to Island Pass and Thousand Island Lake.
Into the Alpine Basins Below Donohue Pass
3 | Time to head uphill after a relaxing day in the valley following Lyell Creek up rocky trails and into an amazing basin full of wildflowers. Day three on trail was amazing!
Backpacking into the Lyell River Canyon
2 | Time to put the backpack on and hike into Lyell Canyon, a land of meadows, pine trees, river, and storm clouds.
The Sierras Adventure Begins: Traveling to CA and Acclimation Days in Yosemite
1 - The Sierras backpacking adventure begins with a few days to acclimate and paint in Yosemite.
Colchuck Lake Backpack
A coveted permit, a terrible weather forecast, and an amazing plan B in the Enchantments.
Rainbow Lake – Painting Adventure
Exploring the lowland lakes and ponds of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and Mt. Defiance near Snoqualmie Pass, May 21-23, 2026.
Third Beach Backpack
First backpacking trip of the season! In early May I wandered to the Washington Coast for a few days of painting and time by the ocean.
Art Residencies: Advice for Applying and Other Considerations
I've had the privilege of attending 18 art residencies around the world. This article shares my thoughts on choosing residencies, tips for applying, and many other things to think about when exploring these awesome opportunities.
My Adventure Painting Kit
Painting outside has unique challenges that led me to gather a lightweight collection of tools that make it easy and fun to create outdoors.
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