Heaps of Windblown Dried Grasses at Christmas Cove (Landscape Painting in Pastel)
I liked how the directional lined grass marks in the foreground contrasted with the chunky rock marks in the distance.
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Monhegan Sunflowers (New Painting in Pastel)
These cheery sentinels greeted us each day in the gardens on Monhegan, and it was delightful to have the opportunity to paint them in plein air there on a beautiful day. This painting is 18″x24″ and done in pastel. You can see the entire image above and close up details of it below. Click here … Read more
Monhegan Butterfly Garden (New Floral Painting in Pastel)
There were lots of monarchs and other butterflies on Monhegan and it was delightful to spend a beautiful day with them painting them, watching them flit around and gulp down nectar for their migration from the lovely gardens there.
September Cove (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
Done in September colors, this was painted in plein air on Monhegan Island in Maine, of a place just past Christmas Cove.
A Lovely Visit to Monhegan Island (Photos)
We had a great time, hiking, eating, hanging out, playing, laughing, and painting together.
I Finally saw the IAPS Pastel World Show
Above you can see my work that was in that show, and my favorites from the show below, in no particular order.
I’m in this Connecticut Pastel Society Show
You can see my favorites in the show below in this post…
Laudholm Copper Beech (New Landscape Painting in Pastel)
I set up right up close to this magnificent tree to paint the ancient trunk and the glorious back lighting.
Lori Ann Signori Pastel Workshop in Maine
The culture of this group is super inclusive and supportive, and everyone felt embraced and safe and welcome. It was good to be together.
Making a Sketchbook for Pastel (Sketchbook Ideas #25)
Preparing a whole book like this makes it easy to have a grab and go sketchbook for pastel where you can capture some plein air ideas wherever you go.
I am in the IAPS Pastel World International Show 2026
It is a superb honor to be juried into the top pastel show in the world, which is taking place now in Albuquerque. More than that, however, is that it is my fifth time to get into this show, which is the benchmark for becoming what is known as a “Master Pastellist.”
PSME Plein Air Retreat 2026 (Place and People)
Our time flew by so fast, but was cherished by all as both community building and resuscitating in many ways. So grateful for this group!
A Bouquet for You (New Large Floral in Pastel)
I love the exuberance and cheer of this piece. I made this for the PSME Monthly challenge for May to paint “a bouquet of flowers.”
Road Trip (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
Don’t you love a road trip? I’ve been on many! Here is a abstract painting of one.
Moral Courage (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
What do we need more of these days? Moral courage. So I decided to paint it.