Elissa Mac Studio

Some fun play I’ve been doing in my watercolor sketchbook. And a quick pastel sketch. Just a couple examples of the inspiration I brought home from the convention. Not plein air, but definitely enjoying the mediums I haven’t played with in a while.

PACE 2026 was an incredible experience, exhausting, but so good! Surrounded and inspired by incredible artists, paint outs in gorgeous locations, connecting with online friends in real life! Truly grateful for the “anniversary” gift I gave myself on behalf of my loving wife.

Since I’ve been home I’ve felt inspired to work in mediums I haven’t touched in a while, including my first ever soft pastel landscape. There will be more!

Here are some photos from the experience. Plein air is a completely different vibe than studio painting - there will also be more of this! But first a nap and then I repack my kit so it’s not 60+lbs being lugged around on my back!

Streamside Sycamore has been waiting for me for a while now, but today was her day!

My Florida-inspired spring break series is now complete. Full of color and movement, it invites you to embark on your own journey, bask in the warmth of the sun, breathe in the salty ocean air, and unwind as if you were spending a day by the sea. The series will be available for purchase on my website on Monday.

The manatee is already spoken for, but if another painting in the collection speaks to you contact me directly for details.