Over 50 Artists from around the state of Ohio and beyond participated in a plein-air painting competition.  We could paint anywhere in Hamilton County, which includes Cincinnati, OH. This year was the second consecutive year for the event to be held here, in 2020 the competition will be in Columbus, Ohio.

We were to pick one of how many ever paintings we completed over the three days and submit for judging / awards as selected by acclaimed artist Timothy Horn. I did not win any awards this year but am honored to have sold two paintings.

I love the opportunity in plein-air painting to capture a moment. Both what is happening around and inside of me. That setting for these moments, outdoor in city life is an exciting chance to capture people in daily life. “Findlay in the Fall” was purchased as a gift from husband to wife, who were visiting the city for the day, from the Cleveland area, and came upon me painting.

“One-Way Dre” was a unique opportunity for me. I met Andre, an Army Vet, when I was feeding my meter on the west end of Historic Findlay Market. As I finished the “Findlay in the Fall” painting, and was about to leave - putting supplies away in my car, I thought Andre would make an interesting subject. With the market as the backdrop to the scene, a kind man, he would was successful in getting passers by to “stop” and listen to his faith. There was “one-way [for] Dre”!

"Findlay in the Fall" Historic Findlay Market, Cincinnati, OH - 16x20 SOLD

"One-Way Dre" Historic Findlay Market, Cincinnati, OH - 9x12 SOLD