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American Tonalist Society Best of 2026

Very honored to be selected for Best in Tonalism 2026  by The American Tonalist Society. Link below to access ATS American Tonalist Society Selected Artists Above photo: Complete list of all the artists selected this year. This year has been an eclectic mix of very volatile and temperamental weather. The ephemeral moods of the landscapes were prolific in the last five months. Dramatic shifts in light and temperature were extraordinary. Not great for fly fishing, but very productive for seeking out tonalist subject matter for both plein air and studio painting. Many of our watersheds and tributaries were scoured halfway through the summer by flood-stage conditions week after week. It was bittersweet, but I spent a lot of time wandering along waterways, painting en plein air and sketching. I appreciate all of the wonderful, kind support from the ATS and am again very honored to be showing. I look forward to seeing all of the very talented artists' work and bid you all a productive an...

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