Welcome to my painting blog! Although I do some oil painting and watercolor as well, most of my paintings are done using traditional chalk pastels.
Having spent my childhood in the Hudson River Valley and as a Connecticut resident for the past 28 years, I focus on painting landscapes of local scenes of New England and the East Coast. (I also have a little thing for the Southwest.) Although largely self-taught, I have had the privilege of studying with such accomplished painters as Albert Handell, Doug Dawson, Bob Rohm, Richard McKinley, Gene Cadore and Clayton Beck.
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Hi Julie – So sorry to read about your ankle! Sometimes these things happen so we have to stay still, right? Jeff and I are planning to take the beach glass on the coastal roads, so maybe we’ll see you at a show. As always, I love your work. A few years back I bought the clam shells and they are spectacular. Now I have to get the geraniums I think. Be well – J and J Behrens
hi, Jeannie-nice to hear from you. The Geraniums painting is really special – so am glad you like it too! Hope to see you soon – good luck with the biz (I’m a huge fan, as you know!) – Julie