One of my favorite places on Earth is the Museo Sorolla in Madrid, located in the former home & studio of Joaquin Sorolla. When I lived in Madrid, I spent many hours there. On my first day in Madrid this past June, I went with my friends Lola and Miriam to admire the amazing art and the peaceful gardens. After wandering around the house & studio, we spent time painting in the garden.
Leaving my Guerneville studio for two weeks to go paint in Spain with my good friend Lola. Hope to paint lots of plein air works in and around Madrid....in between eating tapas, of course!
The Kuhr-Norris Studio & Gallery overlooks Main Street so it was a fantastic spot to watch Sonoma County's Gay Pride Parade!
Now that the school year has ended, I have more time to spend in the studio!
Lots of new works at the gallery!
Summer Colors are filling the Kuhr-Norris Studio & Gallery these days!
Thrilled to be featured in the current issue of Artists Culture online magazine!
Went out plein air painting awhile ago to the coast with friends. The beach got too windy, so we packed up and headed inland. Wound up in Freestone where the sunlight was shining brightly on the barn across from the Wildflower Bakery. This image over-saturates the colors in the painting, but you get the idea. The painting sold yesterday!
Spring is exuberant in Sonoma County, and bright green colors are everywhere. This painting is a celebration of the season.
Suzy Kuhr, black & white photographer extraordinaire, is a friend I both respect and admire. I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to share a gallery with her!
The March 1st Friday Art Walk was hopping at the Kuhr-Norris Studio & Gallery! Sister Yoda paid us a visit, and both Suzy Kuhr and I sold work!
My wife is a "garagista"---she built a winery in our garage and makes incredible wines. Our winery (run with the dedicated help of a group of dear friends) is called TKO. Here are 2 of her latest wines...which feature my paintings on the labels!
My side of the Kuhr-Norris Studio & Gallery---cleaned up and ready for 1st Friday Art Walk!
Watercolor sketch done at Millerton Point overlooking Tomales Bay.
This was a quick sketch done at the mouth of the Russian River on a beautiful day.
It is spring time here in Sonoma County, and painting by the river is gorgeous!
My friend Lola Escarpa of Madrid was visiting for the holidays. She is a talented watercolor painter and we painted nearly every day while she was here. Three of her paintings were featured in my studio for the 1st Friday Art Walk. She sold all three!
Kuhr-Norris Studio & Gallery was hoppin' on the 1st Friday Art Walk in Guerneville. Art excites people!
My most favorite part of this wonderful winter holiday from school was that I had the opportunity to go out painting with some of my very favorite people in the world!
Downtown Guerneville, festively lit up for the holidays. The window of Kuhr-Norris Studio & Gallery (adorned in red lights) is visible in the top right corner.
Loved having time in my studio over my winter break from school!
During the month of December, the Kuhr-Norris Studio & Gallery is hosting a guest artist: Marilyn Livingston. Her works in fused glass are a vibrant showcase of light and color.
Had some days off from school this week, so I spent some time painting signs for the studio/gallery. In addition to the sign pictured here, I painted one to hang out the window to hopefully attract the attention of people walking around town.
There is a gorgeous road in Sonoma County called Coleman Valley. It runs from the town of Occidental to the coast, and there are many stretches which have sweeping views. Several days ago I had the opportunity to paint there. I did these two 5"x7" studies which I will use as inspiration for a larger studio piece. Staring at this view was a beautiful way to spend a morning!
