On this day in 2019, I witnessed one of the coolest things ever. A lenticular cloud lit-up by a setting sun over the Perito Morena Glacier in Argentina.

Thanks Ken 🙏

Thanks from one Dave to another!

Tonight, I completed this oil painting at my studio.

Title: Not yet titled.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 60x60 cm (23.6x23.6 inch).
Year: 2026

A pyramid of peach and yellow verigated moth orchids and buds.

Have some #colorful orchids for #repostyourart Water soluble encaustic on black prepped canvas board

#botanicalart #bloomscrolling #orchids

New work signed tonight at my studio. Once again, I’m working w/ a larger size, which requires longer work hours & more oversight, but I love the outcome.

Title: ‘By the Winding River’
Medium: Carandache pastel & watercolor pencils on 300 mg black watercolor paper.
Size: 50x70 cm (19.7x27.5 inch).

NOTES TO MYSELF ON BEGINNING A PAINTING BY RICHARD DIEBENKORN 1. Attempt what is not certain. Certainty may or may not come later. It may then be a valuable delusion. 2. The pretty, initial position which falls short of completeness is not to be valued - except as a stimulus for further moves. 3. Do search. But in order to find other than what is searched for. 4. Use and respond to the initial fresh qualities of the paint but consider them absolutely expendable. 5. Don't "discover" a subject - of any kind. 6. Somehow don't be bored but if you must, use it in action. Use its destructive potential. 7. Mistakes can't be erased but they move you forward from your present position. 8. Keep thinking about Polyanna. 9. Tolerate chaos. 10. Be careful only in a perverse way.

Richard Diebenkorn’s “Notes to Myself On Beginning a Painting”

A photo of two hands holding a mock-up of our Postcard Art Exhibit 2026 Netherlands Catalog with the words "CATALOG PRE_ORDER (CATALOG COVER TO BE DETERMINED) 15th Anniversary Issue. An the words, "Netherlands 26 catalog shipped worldwide from the UK, Canada, and the USA" and "Pre-order now!"

Pre-orders are now open for the Postcard Art Exhibit 2026 catalog! A beautiful collection of artwork from artists around the world, all supporting an art program for people affected by Alzheimer’s. Order your copy here: www.postcardartexhibit.com/shop
#postcardartexhibit26 #artforacause #giving

Cat wrapped in an orange-blue knitted scarf with Over the Garden Wall characters depicted on it

I FINISHED THE SCARF!! Just in time for Spring when I no longer require a scarf.

William Hawkins (American Artist, born 1962)

One of my favorite Shots from my Trip to Edinburgh 🖤 #photography #moody #edinburgh #scotland

New work,

Title: ‘Riding Into the Golden Sky’
Medium: Pastel and watercolor pencils on black watercolor paper.
Size: 24x32 cm (9.4x12.6 inch).
Year: 2026

Appreciate it. Hope all is well with you. Have a good weekend.

Thanks my friend. Are you sending a card to PAE this year?

So we just reached 900 arrived cards! 🙌 Please see this video by our curator Tessa to see which one it was 😊

There is still time to join. The last day to send a postcard is April 9th (postmarked). See our pinned post if interested 👍

Thank you! I used pastel pencils on black paper, so no brushwork this time 👍

Artwork by Norwegian artist David Sandum. It shows trees in shapes of human figures and roots that are connected. There is a feeling of spring with white blossoms and the water is turquoise blue. Title: By the Pond Medium: Pastel/watercolor pencils on black watercolor paper. Size: 50x70 cm (19.7x27.5 inch).

This week, I have worked hard in 3 evening sessions with this new work. It came about intuitively and captures my recent experience in northern California.

Title: By the Pond
Medium: Pastel/watercolor pencils on black watercolor paper.
Size: 50x70 cm (19.7x27.5 inch).

#art #blueskyart #drawing

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Group of many orange California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) flowers.

I’m pretty sure loving California poppies is a requirement when you live in California 🙂

Lately, I have heard some say regarding my art, «I miss your paintings—your brush strokes.» For years now, I’ve been absorbed in my pastel pencil drawings and I cannot let go. The lines and motifs keeps coming. It is a time in my art career that feels deeply personal.

#art #artist #artprocess

4 more photos from my art/nature study trip from northern California (Redwood City, Sonora etc.)

#nature #photography #naturephotography

I have stood there and it is a magical place 👍

800 cards!! A heartfelt thank you to all participating artists ❤️ @paeartforacause.bsky.social @jrinas.bsky.social

The magic of trees at sundown. Photos taken during my recent trip to Sonora, California. No edits or filters.

#photography #trees #naturephotography #sundown #california

I just returned from a 3 week art study/nature trip to Utah and northern California. Here are 4 photos.

#photography #inspiration #nature

Just received this beautiful card from my friend Robyn McClendon! It's beautiful! She's an amazing artist. @paeartforacause.bsky.social

In northern California now on an art trip/vacation. Lots of inspiration!

Where I am walking now.

#norway #photography

So our wonderful curator @tessawm-artist.bsky.social recieved the 400th card! Thanks to all of our wonderful artists. Looking forward to the clip with 500! Best, @davidsandum.bsky.social (Founder)

With my pastel pencil drawings I let my imagination run free.

Title: ‘My Imaginary City’
Medium: Drawing with pastel/watercolor pencils on black watercolor paper.
Size: A3 (8.3 x 11.7 inch).
Year: 2024.

#art #drawing #blueskyart #artist #expressionism