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Did you learn any important lessons from having a daily dose of inspiration?


I’ve come to believe that creating a special painting can’t be willed. Instead, it arises organically as a dance between subject and artist, enhanced by the depth of inspiration and a little bit of luck.

The opportunity to take this trip strengthened my connection to nature. I’ve realized how this is a deep, ever-present well that I can dip into, lowering the bucket to reveal something refreshing, sustaining and life enriching. It’s a joyful dance between me and the world, with a painting being a tangible result of the experience. That is joy. That is why I paint.


Doug Tweddale’s Travel Tips for Painters

Leaving home for a long period requires upfront planning. If you’d like to take your own extended travel-painting excursion, here are a few pointers:

  • Prepare a detailed trip itinerary, including travel time and days between destinations. We tried to limit travel to no more than eight hours per day, including stops.

  • Book RV campsite reservations (or hotels) in advance. This is essential if you’re staying near national parks during peak season.

  • Bring a laptop or tablet computer and consider creating a personal WiFi travel connection to enhance security. Arrange for online banking (if you haven’t already done so) and set up automatic bill-pay for all your routine bills.

  • Plan for mail delivery at designated times and locations. Have a trusted person forward any important mail in prepaid, pre-addressed USPS postal boxes.

  • Plan for any other necessary services to care for your home during your travels, such as lawn care or snow removal.

  • Stick to the schedule as much as possible. Last-minute adjustments to reservations are difficult to arrange.

  • Have fun and enjoy the experience of new routines and artistic inspiration!

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