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Jana Botkin's Blog

Posting 5 days a week about the realities of earning a living as an artist in Tulare County, California's fly-over country.

Plein Air in the Painting Workshop

After Krista and I spent an afternoon painting at the lake (Lake Kaweah), we spent a fair amount

Plein Air at the Lake

Krista was willing and able to meet me at the lake (Lake Kaweah in Three Rivers) to plein

A Walk on the Lake Bottom

Trail Guy and I went to Lake Kaweah— “The Lake” —for a walk. It was a crystal clear

Drawing With a Friend

A long time drawing student who has become a friend hit a metaphorical speed-bump in life. Her body

Tulare County’s Best Getting Better

More leaves, maybe a few more oranges, and definitely some orange blossoms are all that is needed to

Tulare County’s Best

Whenever I have a show, no matter how many pieces sell, I bring home the rest and wonder

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