Recalibrating (New Painting in Pastel and Ink)
A swirl of making mental adjustments, adjusting to external factors, assessing and abstractly adapting. That’s what’s being expressed here.
Art
Joy Cometh in the Morning (New Pastel Painting)
To counter the oppressive darkness of the news, this new painting of mine refers to a phrase from Psalms 30:5: “weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Sunset Over the Gulf of Mexico (New Painting in Oil)
While praying about Venezuela, I remembered this unusual sunset looking south over the gulf of Mexico from Corpus Christi after our nephew’s wedding.
Janet Fish (Featured Artist)
I have long adored the artwork of Janet Fish. I was saddened to hear of her passing last December, but proud of what she accomplished, by being true to what she was interested in and making a name for herself, especially when the way there was so steep for women. She was tenacious in following her vision, and consistent in working toward it.
Be the Light in the Darkness (New Painting in Pastel)
I thought of expanding opportunities like the northern lights but more exaggerated and with complex light coming out of darkness. There are lots of reasons to believe in darkness and limitation these days, but light and effulgence always win out.
Grassroots Uprising (New Oil Painting)
I painted this oil painting in my studio, even though I usually try to only paint oils outdoors. I’m loving some new oil painting stuff I bought with my Christmas money, and felt the urge, so I ventilated well and went for it anyway.
Joshua Miles (Featured Artist)
I love the reduction prints of Joshua Miles, which are astonishing in their detail and complexity.
White-Edged Ripped Elements in Collage (Sketchbook Ideas #21)
Give this a try; it is a great way to warm up our creative juices for a new year.
Paintings in Pastel by Others that I’ve Enjoyed this Year
Here are some competition painting that I enjoyed this year. Which one is your favorite?
Still Flourishing (Conceptual Abstract Landscape Collage)
I was thinking about the autumnal season of life, and how it is still glorious, interesting, strong, and dynamic – just gorgeous.
The Comforts of Pure Love (New Painting in Pastel)
Love is comfortable and comforting, supportive, warm, exciting, fun, and divine. What a delightful thing to paint!
Henrik Simonsen (Featured Artist)
These paintings by Scandinavian artist Henrik Simonsen are evocative of places I’ve been, while still being abstract, experimental, and thrilling.
Thank You for Coming to See my One Woman Show!
I am so very grateful to the Meetinghouse for hosting the show, and for all those that made the effort to come. Your interest and support are really appreciated!
Bracken (New Large Painting in Acrylic)
I’ve been looking closely at the brambled thickets and bracken here in the late fall.
Adiron, Pomegranate, Mustard, and Straw (New Large Abstract Landscape in Oil)
Will you give this process a try?
Three Large Mixed Media Studies in the Fall Landscape
I got into putting down gooey gouache and oil pastel and then going over it with soft pastels which stuck into it so nicely.