Approaching Mosier

I am continuing to work on this fall series.  I have been inspired to the point of distraction.  So many incredible vistas and subject matter, Oh the beauty of it all to paint!!

Pastel Workshop

Students at weekend workshop for the Uber Beginner, so much talent.

Drama in the Gorge

Latest commission piece.  I'm telling you the sky really does look like this!

Nod to Monet

I created this piece after visiting the Norton Simon Museum of Art in Pasadena.  They were featuring an impressionism show which included all of my favorites!  Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Cassat....the list goes on...This painting is available and will be hanging at the Local 14 Art Show in Portland, at the World Forestry Center, October 3 - 6.  Show hours are Thursday 6 - 9 pm, Friday 10 am to 7 pm, and Saturday/Sunday 10 - 5 pm.
Available 40w x 28t.

Get Into the Grove

Busy, busy, painting, teaching and traveling.  One of my latest pastels, it's not fall yet but I get the feeling when I look at this!
Sold

Introducing Bella

 

I just completed "Bella" a commission painting in acrylic for a collector.  I am really happy with the way she turned out.  Debbie, Bella's mom was stoked I could capture her personality and was very excited as well!  Though I work more often in pastel, it is fun to mix it up a bit with a different medium!

Play with Turquois

I like the loose application of pastel marks in this particular painting.  It's "fresh".
8 x 8, SOLD

Waltz with Trees

Really pushing color with this piece, which began as a demonstration for a workshop.  I am currently in Seattle for an art show.  Fun to be out on the road again!
SOLD

Pear

Can't get enough of pears.  They are so shapely and remind me of days gone past and art school, painting/drawing the nude!

Pastel on paper, 6 x 6, available.

Migration of Color

I am on this tree, foliage and water jag.  Having fun playing with the quality of reflective light and pushing color possibilities!!

Pastel on sand paper, 20 x 20, available.

Kiva

This painting done in acrylic, is a portrait of Kiva who belongs to my amazing friend and Dog Guru, Amber.