Sonoma Plein Air Festival

“Everything that is painted directly and on the spot always has strength, a power, and a vivacity of touch one cannot recover in the studio.. .Three strokes of the brush in front of nature are worth more than two days of work at the easel [in the studio].” - Eugene Boudin

For the second year in a row I have been selected to participate in the Sonoma Plein Air Festival. I am honored to be among the 29 artists selected from across the country. It is inspiring to be included with these extremely talented artists who are creating work of the highest quality. The 2026 Festival runs from September 14th through the 19th. There will be a gala fundraising dinner and silent auction on Friday September 18th. On Saturday the 19th there will an outdoor exhibition and sale of the artist’s work in the City of Sonoma Plaza. Funds from the fundraiser and sale of art will support art programs in the Sonoma schools. Please come out on Saturday to say hello, view great art and support this worthy cause. https://www.sonomapleinair.com