Seeking shade with my paintbox and a new friend during my recent painting trip in Morocco. Ait Benhaddou, this kasbah might look familiar to anyone who has seen the movie Gladiator. Summer 2008.

Finding peace in the desert near Ourzazat. This dome is the resting place of a local saint, Sidi Aosala, who continues to bless the place with divine presence.

Sitting back to take in the ancient sights of Angkor Wat, Cambodia. A great spectale of nature reclaiming civilization. April 2006.

Halfway into this one.. Bhopal, India. June 2006.

Painting in the ancient village of Honcun, of Anhui Province in China. September 2005. This small lake was featured in the famous film 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon'.

One of my favorite places, cliff painting in the towering Huang Shan mountains of China. Carrying my pack of oil painting supplies meant that I had little room to pack anything else such as food, water, and clothing, but everything worked out just fine, thanks to the spiritual inspiration saturating the mountain, an ancient Taoist retreat. September 2005.

Trying to capture the essence of this place, known as Heaven's Garden. China's best kept secret: Wulingyuan National Park. August 2005.

Painting with the local kids who were amused by the sight of their familiar village emerging on my canvas. While traveling, we brought extra art supplies to give to the kids...