finnteachMay 181 minNew work and Upcoming ShowsHello and happy spring! I spent most of the winter in my nice warm studio, taking refuge from the snow and the pandemic. Now that the...
finnteachSep 12, 20211 minNew Studio Space in Portland!Good news, friends! I have secured a new studio space in the heart of Portland, just minutes from my doorstep. My new space is located at...
finnteachOct 2, 20191 minMini-Gallery Closed October 1stSad news, friends. My mini-gallery at 645 Congress Street in Portland is closed for good, as my landlord has decided to repurpose the...
finnteachAug 14, 20192 minCapturing a feelingPainting on site, from life is an exercise in letting go. I can't capture all the details in the small window of time I give myself for a...
finnteachJun 28, 20192 minLetting Things SimmerSome paintings are years in the making. Often the first stab at something will not work, or the second or third stab. Sometimes I...
finnteachMay 10, 20192 minPlein Air SeasonFinally! Spring is here and so is plein air painting. I find that painting outside where I am most happy and successful. My outdoor...
finnteachApr 5, 20191 minProgress not PerfectionSometimes I like to reflect on how my skills as a painter are progressing. The best way for me to see the changes is to look at my...
finnteachFeb 18, 20192 minHow do commissions work?Have you been thinking about a commission but are too shy to find out more? This blog post is for you. There are many reasons why people...
finnteachFeb 6, 20191 minWhat is it about Monhegan?Artists have be flocking to Monhegan, a little island 10 miles off the Maine coast, since the mid-19th century. My first trip to Monhegan...
finnteachDec 26, 20182 minProcessLaying the groundwork for a painting requires some patience but I am usually very happy with my work when I take the time to do some...
finnteachDec 21, 20181 minIs the Gallery Closing?In October, I told many of you that the gallery would be closing permanently in November, 2018. My landlord asked me to leave so that the...
finnteachDec 13, 20182 minStudio SuppliesKeeping a studio well supplied is not always easy. Cost can be a major barrier, since I must purchase all the materials up front, not...
finnteachDec 11, 20181 minNew Website!Hello readers! Welcome to my new blog. This first post will be a quick run down of the new website. My old designer platform was feeling...