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)

Canada

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The Steeples mountain range

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020


 

The Steeples, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

The Steeples mountain range, part of the Canadian Rockies seen from the Hwy 95 (Crows Nest) near Cranbrook BC – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb watercolor paper

January Thaw 02

Friday, October 16th, 2020


 

January Thaw 02, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

January Thaw 02, Dogwood along Fallowfield Road near Richmond ON – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. Framed size 27H x 33W inches, white wood frame, crackle finish.
In eastern Ontario, usually about mid-January, snow melts with mild weather for 2 weeks or so. It’s a pleasant break, but winter hits with a vengeance after that and temps don’t warm up again until about mid-March.

Showcased in J. Mane Gallery “Seasons 2020” online exhibition.

Spanish Moss

Sunday, October 4th, 2020


 

Spanish Moss, Creyke Point, Vancouver Island BC, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb watercolor paper

Spanish Moss, Creyke Point, Vancouver Island BC, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Red Squirrel

Thursday, October 1st, 2020


 

Red Squirrel, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb watercolor paper

Red Squirrel in Ottawa, Ontario – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb watercolor paper

Gold in the Mountains 03

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020


 

Gold in the Mountains 03, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb watercolor paper

Gold in the Mountains 03, Kananaskis Valley, Alberta – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb watercolor paper. On sunny September days in the Rockies, it’s impossible to take a bad photo. The seasonal colors of Aspens are glorious; golden yellows made more intense by the backdrop of violet mountains.

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.

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.

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”.

Dutch Creek Hoodoos

Sunday, March 8th, 2020


 

Dutch Creek Hoodoos, BC Canada- 18H x 24W inches soft pastel on 140 lb cold pressed

Dutch Creek Hoodoos, BC Canada – 18H x 24W inches graphite, soft pastel and markers on 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper

Alberta Bound

Tuesday, January 28th, 2020


 

Alberta Bound, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 140 lb cold pressed

Alberta Bound, 18H x 24W inches dry/soft pastels on 140 lb cold pressed.

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