Recent Pastels

Here is a collection of some of my recent work. You'll notice that I am a "free range Artist"- always seeking the best method to present my unique vision of the chosen subject.

Midnight Hollyhocks
Ice, Ice Baby
Audrey 3
Spring Awakening
Sun Up, Tide In
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Midnight Hollyhocks

Midnight Hollyhocks

A dark view of my own black hollyhocks by street light- on custom textured gator board. It's one of my personal favs...

20"H x 16"W

Ice, Ice Baby

Ice, Ice Baby

Lovely icy branches from last winter- the ice was crackling cold, but the reflected light was warm.

10"H x 10"W

Audrey 3

Audrey 3

a Plant portrait of a pretty plant with fangs-
Hot off the easel!

Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening

Using bigger sponges with Pan pastels on sanded paper, I was after the cool morning light on the newly blooming Rhodies in my woodland garden. It won an Honorable Mention in the Signature Show at Scot Milo Gallery in Anacortes.

Sun Up, Tide In

Sun Up, Tide In

A spring sunrise view of Mt Rainier above Gig Harbor trying out my Pan Pastels...