Hey there, fellow golf travel enthusiasts! Picture this: a serene coastal town in Scotland, where history, natural beauty, and world-class golfing converge. I recently had the pleasure to travel to Cruden Bay to get reference photos for the owners of Dunes at Cruden Bay. (Click here to read about my recommendations on where to stay!). […]
Unveiling Dublin’s Literary Gems: Trinity Library and the Book of Kells
Hey there, fellow travelers! Aimee here, ready to continue our Dublin adventure with the second part of our “Things to Do in Dublin” series. Today, I’m thrilled to dive into the captivating world of literature and take you on a journey through the iconic Trinity Library and the breathtaking Book of Kells. So, grab your […]
5 Fun Facts About Buffalo Trace
Hey, friends! Today, we’re diving into one of the most delicious bourbons out there – Buffalo Trace! After researching Buffalo Trace for my latest still life painting, I’ve got a few fun facts about this bourbon that’ll make you love it even more. So grab your favorite glass, fill it up, and let’s jump right […]
What’s an Imprimatura?
As a golf course painter, I am often asked about my techniques and processes for creating golf art. One important step in my painting process is the application of the imprimatura, a thin layer of paint that serves as a base for the subsequent layers of oil paint. The imprimatura stage is crucial because it […]
St Andrews Painting “Sunrise at the Old Course at St Andrews Links”
There’s a saying I love: “Sometimes luck finds you when you’re awake and working.” And this fall, luck found us on the 18th hole at the Old Course at St Andrews Links. My mother in-law and I woke up hours before the sun, walked through the sleepy town of St Andrews to the overlook of […]
“Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir” Still Life Commission
When a collector reached out with interest in a still life of a winery he was part of in Oregon, I couldn’t wait to learn more. Naively, when I had thought of wineries in the US, I think solely of Napa Valley. And I can’t help but think I’m not alone in this assumption, and […]
Makensie and Eli: 18 x 24 inch Live Wedding Painting
There are weddings, and then there. ARE. WEDDINGS. Makensie and Eli were both glowing and their wedding was breathtaking. On August 5, 2022, the two exchanged vows at Grace Valley Farms in Shelbyville, Tennessee. And then they danced their first and last dance of the special day under an incandescent chandelier with atmospheric string lights […]
Candace and Justin: 30″ x 40″ live wedding painting
Sometimes our world gets smaller and we are all the better for it. I’ve known Candace since the first grade, and so when I had the opportunity to do a live wedding painting at her ceremony, I was so excited. Candace and Justin exchanged their vows in an intimate setting on their peaceful farm in […]
“On the River” O.H. Ingram Whiskey Painting
I like a good story. And I LOVE painting one. A few months ago, I was turning over the idea of painting a whiskey series. I loved the challenge of telling the whiskey’s story and history through a painting. And then I came across O.H. Ingram Whiskey. Aged on the Mississippi River, this whiskey is […]
“Foxy at Royal Dornoch” Golf Painting
There are just a few holes that hold a special magic on a golfer’s memory. Hole 14 at Royal Dornoch, or Foxy, is one of those. On this par-4, 445 yards from the back tee, you’ll find the bunkers missing, and soft rolling sand dunes up to the tee. The iconic yellow gorse lays just […]
