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Paint What You Love

Paint What You Love

“Slushy Streets” by Stefan Baumann Even though it is winter at The Grand View Ranch, it has been very dry and everyone is waiting with great anticipation for it to snow.  There is something about winter that makes me want to put on my warm coat, boots, pack a flask of...
Painting Plein Air at Night

Painting Plein Air at Night

“Mt. Shasta in Moonlight” by Stefan Baumann Painting on location is difficult enough, but painting on location at night offers a new set of issues that challenge even the most skilled plein air artist.  First, seeing your painting and palette in the dark can be...
Artistic Philosophy

Artistic Philosophy

“Strawberry Valley Inn” by Stefan Baumann We are just digging out of 8 feet of snow that fell over the last 4 days at The Grand View ranch.  Wow!  What an ordeal!  I respect the power of nature and am amazed at how one big storm can totally change my world. Mount...
Skepticism In Painting

Skepticism In Painting

“Lilies and Pansies” by Stefan Baumann   When I go through my studio, I often find little treasures I have painted that have been lost for a few months, and then found with much delight.  When I am stuck on a painting or I am not sure that a painting is complete,...
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