Imagine my surpise on Thursday morning, when I saw my picture on the front page of the Cumberland Times News, painting away on an urban scene of Cumberland, MD.  I had spoken to a lovely reporter/photographer the day before.  What an honor to be representing (pictorially speaking) artists who are working so hard in the 2012 Mountain Maryland Plein Aire Competition.  I had a lot of fun painting in the event and my main problem was that there was SO much to paint.  If you're interested in entering Mountain Maryland, your painting opportunities include both Garrett and Allegany Counties. 

http://times-news.com/local/x915994642/Sidewalk-studio

Tip for the day:  Think before you paint.