Over the years, I have dabbled in several mediums, but have always come back to painting in oils. I like the buttery consistency and its versatility.  With oil I can get smooth, blended colors or rich, thick texture.  Originally, I used brushes but now primarily paint with a palette knife.  I love the easy clean up and the fresh, unmuddied look I get.

My passion is to paint plein air (painting outside) landscapes.  There is nothing like capturing the mood of a day, whether it is cloudy, sunny, windy, or threatening rain.  I love the challenge of developing the contrasting images in the rapidly changing light.  It forces me to work fast and loose, which keeps my work fresh.  I also enjoy using the small plein air pieces to create larger more complicated paintings.  When I can, I also like to incorporate people into the landscape.

A list of Rhonda's juried shows and awards can be found at Rhonda's Awards.