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Wei Jason Situ. I would call this artist a “painter of light”. It’s incredible how beautiful his paintings are and how the light depicted is so spot on.
You can see all the different places that W. Jason has painted… he captures each place with the utmost confidence and experience, creating truly beautiful paintings.
W. Jason Situ was born in 1949 in Guang Dong, China. He began painting in high school during China’s “Cultural Revolution” and completed his art education at the Guangzhou Fine Arts Institute, one of China’s most prestigious and competitive art academies. In 1989 Mr. Situ immigrated to the United States with his family. He was fascinated by the beautiful California landscape and soon decided to become a plein air painter. He has been a full-time artist since 1997 and has shown his work across the United States. He is a prolific, dedicated painter, receiving numerous awards in prestigious juried art competitions, including many “Best of Show” and “First Place”awards. He has been featured in many publications, and strives to keep contributing his best to the beauty of the art world, painting what brings him joy as an artist.
He is a signature member of the California Art Club, the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painters Association, Oil Painters of America, Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters and an honorary member of the Tucson Plein Air Painters Society.
Mr. Situ has won numerous awards for his artwork including the “Best in Show-National Award of Excellence,” Oil painters of America 10th Annual National Juried Show. “Artist’s Choice Award,” “Best of The Show” in La Quinta Plein Air Juried Competition, and He has also been featured in several fine art publications including Art of the West, Southwest Art and American Artist.
Read more about W. Jason via the orange Bio link above…
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We have decluttered. Major declutter… and it feels so good! Continue reading “How to DECLUTTER Your House and Your Life!”

This is a beautiful street in Charleston, SC. It is lined with live oak trees planted 70-80 years ago.
Continue reading “Hoping these trees will be spared from the pruners…”
In my efforts to organize, declutter, and basically get rid of anything that we haven’t used in a period of time, I came upon some memorabilia… In my opinion, this is PROOF that I am special, haha… Continue reading “PROOF That I am Special!”

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Edward Duff. His paintings will WOW you! This painting reminds me so much of where I grew up. We lived on a very cool river in Michigan, near Canada. The view across the river is very much like this image. The sunrises and sunsets that we would see are breathtaking. Continue reading “Featured Artist: Edward Duff!”

Michael Hedges. Michael was inspired by the Polar Vortex that affected so much of the country with the coldest temps on record for many areas. This painting is fabulous – with the (VERY) cool (icy) blues, the ENERGY and the airiness. I love all of Michael’s colorful paintings, they’re so dynamic. This one was a bit different, as was the Polar Vortex! You can tell that this man loves to paint! Continue reading “Featured Artist: Michael Hedges!”

Mepkin Abbey is a Trappist Monestary located in Moncks Corner, SC. It is STUNNINGLY beautiful. When you walk around the grounds it’s like going back in time. Continue reading “Another Photo From the Archives: Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner, SC!”

I have so many images on my computer – it’s getting a little mind boggling. Last year I spent a good week going through images and deleting. But I love so many of them and keep them – time to “spring clean” again! Continue reading “A Photo From the Archives | Rockport, ME”
Afternoon Boat Wash by Albert Kline 12×16″ WatercolorAlbert (Al) Kline. His paintings contain a bit of magic. I think “Afternoon Boat Wash” is a fabulous painting. I love the movement (the water from the hose is amazing!), the bits of color, the gorgeous water and the stunning, but subtle, background. Continue reading “Featured Artist: Albert Kline!”

Well, it’s Thursday, and you know what that means? A featured house plan! And, I have to say, it’s a beauty!! Continue reading “The New Park View House Plan (SL1826) by Our Town Plans!”