When life gives you lemons, draw them, 11 x 14 inches dry pastels, graphite on paper

"When life gives you lemons, draw them." (Nikki)

"Color! What a deep and mysterious language." (Paul Gauguin)

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Trask River, Tillimook OR

Monday, August 31st, 2020


 

Trask River, Tillimook OR - 18H x 24W inches soft pastel on paper

Trask River, Tillimook OR – 18H x 24W inches soft pastel on paper.  Framed size 27H x 33W inches, white wood frame, crackle finish.

Storm at Dawn, Denman Island BC

Friday, August 28th, 2020


 

Storm at Dawn, Denman Island BC Canada - 18H x 24W inches soft pastel on paper

Stormy Skies at Dawn, Denman Island BC Canada – 18H x 24W inches soft pastel on paper. I’m using up the watercolor paper blocks that I ordered online. I didn’t like the paper quality enough for watercolors, but it has a nice tooth for soft pastels.

Kuang Si Falls, Laos

Thursday, August 27th, 2020


 

Kuang Si Falls, Laos - 16H x 20W inches soft pastels on paper

Kuang Si Falls, Laos – 16H x 20W inches soft pastels on paper

Asian Elephant, Laos

Wednesday, August 26th, 2020


 

Asian Elephant, Tad Sai Waterfall, Luang Prabang, Laos - 18H x 24W inches soft pastels

Asian Elephant - J Mane Gallery Honorable Mention, Fins Feathers Fur 2020 Asian Elephant at Tad Sai Waterfall, Luang Prabang, Laos – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on watercolor paper. Received Honorable Mention, Fins Feathers & Fur 2020, J Mane Gallery

Islandview Beach, Saanich BC

Sunday, August 23rd, 2020


 

Islandview Beach, Saanich, Vancouver Island BC Canada, 16H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Island View Beach, Saanich, Vancouver Island BC Canada, 16H x 24W inches soft pastels on 140 lb watercolor paper.

Port Angeles, Washington

Saturday, August 22nd, 2020


 

Port Angeles, Washington - 16H x 20W inches soft pastels on paper

Port Angeles, Washington, 16H x 20W inches soft pastels on 140 lb. cold-pressed watercolor paper. 32H x 26W inches framed size.

Thunderbird Park Totems

Wednesday, August 19th, 2020


 

Thunderbird Park Totems, Victoria BC, Canada - 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Thunderbird Park Totems, Victoria BC, Canada – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper, framed size 27H x 33W”.

Cormorants, Moeraki New Zealand

Saturday, August 15th, 2020


 

Cormorants, Moeraki New Zealand, 16H x 20W inches soft pastels

Cormorants, Moeraki New Zealand, 16H x 20W inches soft pastels

Framed size 22H x 26W inches white mat, white frame with crackle finish.

Post-dated note: Accepted in the J. Mane Gallery’s Fins, Feathers and Fur 2020 exhibition

Serenity

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020


 

Serenity, The Moor Klein Bylaer, Holland - 16H x 20W inches soft pastels

Serenity, The Moor Klein Bylaer, Holland – 16H x 20W inches soft pastels on paper. Photo inspiration thanks to Willem van Leuveren Sr. Here is his main website. I never use other’s photos for my artwork but I was so moved by Willem’s photo, I asked for his permission to use it. Finished pieces are not replicas of the photos I use to create them. They stir up a lifetime of experiences and memories. Thanks so much, Willem!

Smith Rock State Park, Oregon

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020


 

Smith Rock State Park OR, 16H x 20W inches soft pastels on paper

Smith Rock State Park (Oregon), 16H x 20W inches soft pastels on paper

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