Shadyside: The Art Festival on Walnut Street 2026

Days to Remember, oil on linen panel, 12 x 16 in. -- This piece was painted plein air in Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Côte d'Azur in France.

I'm looking forward to returning to one of my favorite shows -- with oodles of fresh paintings from France, Telluride CO, and other painting adventures around the US.

I'll be in Booth #69 on Walnut Street in Shadyside in front of the L'Occitane Shop (across from Mercurio's)

FRENCH PAINTINGS COLLECTION

Purple in Provence, oil on linen panel, 18 x 24 in will also be in my booth in Shadyside

This summer has been like no other -- with painting trips and competitions galore  -- that started with almost two weeks in the South of France in June. Because one trip followed right on the heels of the other (South of France -- Telluride CO -- Easton MD for Plein Air Easton -- Door County WI for that invitational), I am just now catching up with all those beautiful paintings started and not quite finished in some of those spots.

Shadyside: The Art Festival on Walnut Street in Pittsburgh is the first opportunity to see and purchase some of these -- although many from my most recent French trip have already gone to new homes.

The Yard Party, 30 x 24 in. -- painted plein air inside the chicken yard at a wonderful farm in Easton MD

With very few exceptions, what you will see in my booth (or anywhere you visit me) are paintings created on location -- with life happening all around. I set you right in the middle of the action -- my favorite place to hang out -- and the effect of that is extraordinary. Looking at my work -- you feel like you are in that place.

The Long Way Home, oil on linen panel, 24 x 18 in. (canvas size)  was just awarded Second Place in the BoldBrush July 2026 Art Competition by judge Dan Graziano. The piece has a unique story -- and it will be in my booth at Shadyside. Come take a look.

Booth from a previous show.

That's hard to convey looking at photos of the work vs. the real thing.

That is part of the reason that I love participating in fine art festivals and plein air competitions. We get to meet each other, feel the art together and share stories. Shadyside is a great place to do that. I hope you can join me there or at another event coming up this fall.

Paintings can also be purchased directly from my website -- but do check availability. Prices include gallery quality frame and free shipping in the Continental US. 

Othe September/October Events

September 1-26: NOAPS Best of America National Exhibition Sheridan WY - "Parisian Passages" has been accepted into this great exhibit.  Click the link for more info.

Parisian Passages, oil on linen, 36" x 24", $7350

September 4-30: "Sense of Place" Washington Society of Landscape Painters Exhibit Easton MD - two of my paintings will be part of this exhibit at the Trippe Gallery. Opening: September 4th, 5-7pm. I'll be giving a demo/painting on site there too on Saturday, September 5th, 1-3pm at the Trippe Galleryh

This Is Bliss, oil on linen panel, 16" x 20" -- available through the Trippe Gallery, Easton MD -- September 4-30, $3350

Ship Shape, oil on linen panel, 24" x 18" -- available through the Trippe Gallery, Easton MD -- September 4-30, $4500

September 18-20: Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show Philadelphia - Booth #117 on 18th Street in Rittenhouse Square

October 17&18: Great Falls Art Studio Tour Artists' Atelier, Great Falls VA

Visit My Studio at the Artists' Atelier -  756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA - open Wednesdays, noon to 4pm; Saturdays, 10am-2pm; First Friday Art Walks - April to December, 6-8pm or by appt. or chance

Visit my Events page here. There's more!

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