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We all hope for inspiration to find us. Sometimes it's a quiet moment you are lucky to slow down and capture. Other times, it's a showstopper that won't be ignored. These scenes tend to paint themselves. A few weeks ago, I stopped dead in my tracks to capture a photo of this stunning bog at sunset. It's quintessential South Shore Massachusetts in late fall and one of the many reasons I am grateful to live here. November Bog . 16"x16" soft pastel on UArt 400 sanded board

On the easel: Neighbors . 12x16 soft pastel. It takes two to paint. One to paint, the other to stand by with an axe to kill him before he spoils it. - William Merritt Chase Knowing when to stop is the mark of a true master. The rest of us rely on each other for 'Stop before you hurt yourself!' interventions, or we build regular pauses into our work flow in an effort to land somewhere near the right moment. Other artists are the best coaches and I paint alongside them whenever