Pastel Society of America’s Materials Show in NYC
The highlight of the day for me was meeting Sandra Burshell, while she reviewed my portfolio. She was very encouraging to me and I loved her immediately.
Featured Artists
I was Featured in the Pastel Society Newsletter
It is interesting that she chose her theme of me as a risk taker– not something I always see in myself– but I guess is true if I step back objectively.
Featured Artist: Anne Ryan
She was a poet that started doing collage at the age of 57, and went on to create 400 of them. I loved her abstract compositions as well as her use of texture and layering.
Featured Artist: Sarah Gayle Carter
I loved her bright landscape paintings that exhibit her strong design sense, so I want to introduce you to her work.
Diana Sanford (Featured Artist)
There aren’t too many contemporary pastel artists doing terrific abstract work, so I have been delighted to come upon Diana Sanford.
I’m in This Juried Show in Essex
My large monoprint collage Youth Symphony is in this juried show at the Essex Art Association from May 6- May 27. We had a great time at the opening on Friday night with both old friends and new.
Visiting Van Gogh Up Close
In this post you can see photos of my devoted examination of some of my favorite paintings by Van Gogh.
Featured Artist: Maurice Esteve
By doing my part in furthering his work, maybe I can help him eventually become well known.
Henry Isaacs / Ashley Bryan Workshop Notes
A powerhouse group, their advice was gentle and encouraging, freeing and supportive, and blissfully without prescription. If I taught, this is the way I would teach.
Featured Artist: David Schulz
His use of the palette knife for these is perfect, and contributes to their strong vibrant character.
Featured Artist: Brad Murray
Brad Murray is an artist of unique passion and depth of soul. He unleashes a wonderful use of color and vigorous spontaneity in his abstract art.
Featured Artist: Bruce Riley
I have only recently become acquainted with Bruce Riley’s work but I love it.
Featured Artist: Rick Stevens
This time of year, when there are just a few leaves left on the trees, reminds me of the artwork of Rick Stevens.
Studio of French Floral Artist Claire Basler
I love these photos I found on Pinterest of French floral artist Claire Basler’s studio, and thought you might enjoy them too.
Featured Artist: Claire Desjardins
I love Claire Desjardins’ use of abstract color. Check out her work on her website and in this post. At the bottom, too, are a couple shots of her studio.