pastel
Roughhewn (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
Rough-hewn– both the word and the painting denote what is strong but not polished, rugged but capable, like a pioneer cutting wood, surrounded by messy shavings.
Staycation (New Large Abstraction in Pastel)
Going nowhere and meandering a bit, while pleasantly doing all sorts of little things locally, is the essence of a staycation.
Silent Spring (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
I painted this recently in plein air in Maine on the very beach where Rachel Carson did her research.
I’m in this Renaissance in Pastel National Juried Show
I’m pleased to have been juried into the Renaissance in Pastel Show, a prestigious national show held each year in Connecticut.
PSME Plein Air Retreat Photos (June 2022)
I am grateful for this time to revel in nature and enjoy fellowship with some remarkable women.
Wade Zahares Studio Visit (Photos)
I loved his painting style, his vibrant color sense, his flower gardens, and his dog Daisy too.
Boisterous (New Large Abstract Painting in Pastel)
What a fun one to do! Loud, chaotic, cherry, joyous, bright, active, stimulating, energetic… this is the essence of boisterous.
Two New Abstract Conceptualist Works
The one above is about Sailing on the Agitated Waters and exudes a confidence in the outcome and even a stimulation in the process.
There is One Dance You’ll Do Alone (New Textural Abstract Painting in Pastel)
This is a highly textural pastel. It is 18″x24″ and the title is lifted from the Jackson Browne song For a Dancer.
Wade Zahares (Featured Artist)
I love Wade Zahares’ work– the vibrant colors he uses, the childlike innocence of them, and the whimsy and contentment they exude.
Where Did the Money Go? (New Textured Abstract Painting in Pastel)
Does it seem to you like money seems to evaporate like bubbles rising and floating away?
Textured Acrylic Grounds for Pastel (Examples and Explanation)
I teach my pastel workshop students to paint in their texture, but they always want techie shortcuts, and for that, a textured acrylic ground is the best way.
Petals Overhead and Underfoot (New Landscape Painting in Oil and Pastel)
This painting is my first to combine both pastel and oil, but it will not be my last!
Two New Non-Objective Paintings in Pastel
Trying alcohol washes in abstract work to get a contrast of edges, was effective and fun in creating these new images