Lots of new directions--including Facebook!

As you can no doubt tell, I've been very busy going off in all directions! I started a new Flickr group pool for artists who keep field journals, sketch in nature, and otherwise learn from their own observations--since that's how I started out, I wanted to return to my roots--as it were! And invite others to share, in the process...

That group is here, and feel free to join us if you work in nature: http://www.flickr.com/groups/nature-sketching/ Look around, see what others have posted, and if that's what you're interested in, jump into the pool!

That group joins my other outdoor Flickr pool for artists who enjoy the challenge of painting or sketching on the spot. It was begun 6 months ago, and now has nearly 400 members worldwide. It's Painting Plein Aire--it's here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/plein_aire/

I joined Facebook a few months ago to keep up with my far-flung family and friends (say THAT fast three times!), and yesterday started two similar groups there. The plein air group is here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1474146429&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=59207016873&ref=mf (at least I HOPE that long URL will get you there!) and the sketching in nature group is here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1474146429&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=47729652724

I will get back to paying attention to new work here soon...VERY soon! Meanwhile, I wanted to let you know what I've been up to, and invite you to join me. It should be a great ride, with the wonderful artists who are already involved...