We’re having a painting sale! A Pennyworth Painting Sale.

These are pieces I’ve done in classes or demos, or concepts for larger or more complex paintings, or experiments with color and technique.

You can find all the available Pennyworth Paintings at our website or click the link in my bio.

Paint Along - Autumn Landscapes is coming up soon!

This online class meets on September 9, 16, 23, & 30 from 5:00-6:30 pm MT. It is recorded and you’ll have access to the recording the day after class meets.

You can find the registration link in my bio. I hope you will join us!

My goal isn’t to recreate a static landscape scene. Because nature is never static. It is constantly changing. I try to capture the feeling of a scene, not every rock or twig.

If looking at a landscape painting evokes a feeling similar to what you’ve experienced in nature, I’ve done my job!

One of the most frequently commented on elements of my paintings has to be the way I paint people.

The movement, energy, and mood of the figures is captured with just a few brush strokes but tells a whole story.

#watercolor #loosewatercolor #watercolorpainting #stevegriggswatercolor

After a couple of wonderful weeks in Northern Michigan, it is nice to be home and back in the ordinary. Our backyard is in full bloom with flowers (and weeds!), birdsong, and Millie’s fruitless efforts to catch snakes.

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I’m not tired. You’re tired. 😀

Last full day of Paint Grand Traverse!

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I’m losing track of my days! I started my day in downtown Traverse City and I’m looking forward to the evening paint-out.

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Painting at the beautiful Mari Vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula. I might have to sample their wine while I’m here! 🍷

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My Monday edition of “Where in the World is Steve Griggs?” 😀

It’s a beautiful day in Traverse City!

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Day 1 of Paint Grand Traverse! My soul is happy. 😊

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Paint Grand Traverse starts this weekend! I’m here and ready. If you’re in the area, make sure to find me and say hello. I’ll be posting my locations each day. If you aren’t in the area, I really do wish you were here!!
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I use my sketchbooks extensively. For planning, for experimenting, for testing out colors…to distract myself from all the noise. These are a few pages from today’s sketchbook practice.

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These are sad and dark days. It can be hard to create beauty with such chaos and pain.

But we must.

Whether it is painting or poetry, dance or woodworking, whatever your art, the world needs your beauty. Now more than ever.

Keep creating. And know you are not alone.
#art #artists #resist