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)

Archive for September, 2024

Haida Design carving, Campbell River BC

Monday, September 30th, 2024


 

Haida Design carving, Campbell River BC, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Haida Design Shoreline Carving, Campbell River BC, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. There are so many beautiful sculptures along the shore here, but no information online about this wood carving. Every summer Campbell River hosts a chainsaw carving competition, so I assume this is one of the pieces created during one of those events.

Foo Dogs

Thursday, September 26th, 2024


 

Foo Dogs, Zhejiang, China, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Foo Dogs, Zhejiang, China, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. These Chinese lion dogs or guardian lions, also known as shishi, are an integral part of Chinese art, architecture and folklore. Pairs are placed by the front doorway as symbols of harmony, protection and power, and in Feng Shui philosophy they represent yin and yang – male and female. The male holds a ball under its paw and the female holds a cub.

Elements of Nature

Monday, September 23rd, 2024


 

Moody Weather - Oregon Coast, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. 27H x 33W inches framed
Moody Weather, Best in Show, J Mane Gallery Elements of Nature 2024Won Best in Show and Featured Artist as part of the award, in J. Mane Gallery’s Elements of Nature 2024 with Moody Weather, Oregon Coast, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. Framed size 27H x 33W inches.

Teravarna’s 8th “Color” Exhibition

Saturday, September 21st, 2024


 

Sumac, Fairy Lake BC, 12H x 16W inches oil pastels on paper, 16 x 20 " with white mat

         
  Herb Pots, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper, 27H x 33W inches framed size   Orange Milkweed,15 x 22 inches watercolors, sold  
         

Honorable Mention Award in Teravarna's 8th "Color" International Juried Art CompetitionHonorable Mention in Teravarna’s 8th “Color” International Juried Art Competition:

Sumac, Fairy Lake BC, 12H x 16W inches oil pastels on paper, 16 x 20 ” with white mat

Herb Pots, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper, 27H x 33W inches framed size

Orange Milkweed, Kentucky 15 x 22 inches watercolors on paper, sold

Temple of Horus

Wednesday, September 18th, 2024


 

Temple of Horus, Edfu Temple, Egypt, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Temple of Horus – Edfu Temple, Egypt – Falcon, Ruler of Skies and deity of the pharaohs, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Seasonal Storm

Monday, September 16th, 2024


 

Seasonal Storm, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Seasonal Storm, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. 27H x 33W inches framed size.