Hi Everyone,
I am featured on the cover of the 2021 December issue of Plein Air, with a corresponding article by Bob Bahr, pages 38-45.
The article includes many photos of my work.
Excerpt:
WHAT YOU OWE THE PAINTING AND YOURSELF
This Taos oil painter believes you should always paint for yourself — while conducting a friendly dialogue with the developing painting, of course.- Bob Bahr.
If you hit upon a formula that dependably resulted in steady sales, would you keep making the same type of painting, over and over? If so, how many do you imagine you could you do before you would feel compelled to stop?
Some of us may hope to face such a conundrum. But artistic growth means challenging oneself, and it’s not hard to find successful artists who have worked through such ques- tions and vowed to paint for themselves. Chris Morel is one.
“When you get to know a group of painters like I have, you are constantly inspired and trying to continue to learn, to up your game,” Morel says. “Everybody is working hard. The pros I’ve met in this business are really dedicated to their craft. My advice to you? Embrace the challenge and push yourself in the direction that you need to go. Follow your gut, and honesty will get you where you need to be.”
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