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)

Oregon

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Crocosmia

Sunday, June 13th, 2021


 

Crocosmia, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Crocosmia, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Cape Kiwanda, OR

Saturday, May 22nd, 2021


 

Cape Kiwanda OR, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, Pacific City, OR – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Forest Chic

Friday, May 7th, 2021


 

Forest Chic, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Forest Chic, 18H x 24W inches unframed size, soft pastels on 90 lb. watercolor paper. Framed size 27H x 33W”.

The forest interior presents gorgeous layers of texture created by Ponderosa Pine needles hanging from mossy branches year-round in Oregon. This is inspired by my favorite trails in Tualatin Hills Nature Park in Beaverton.

Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge, OR

Sunday, May 2nd, 2021


 

Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge, OR - 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge, Oceanside OR – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Chipmunk

Sunday, April 25th, 2021


 

Chipmunk at Crater Lake OR, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Chipmunk at Crater Lake OR, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Branches ‘n’ Blossoms

Sunday, April 18th, 2021


 

Branches 'n' Blossoms, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Branches ‘n’ Blossoms, Cherry tree blooming behind hemlock, Oregon – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper, framed size 27H x 33W”.

Crocus

Saturday, April 10th, 2021


 

Crocus, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Crocus, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper.

Blue Flag Iris

Thursday, March 25th, 2021


 

Blue Flag Iris, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Blue Flag Iris, Hillsboro OR – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb WC paper

Framed size 27H x 33W inches, white wood frame, crackle finish.

Beautiful Invasion: Scotch Broom

Monday, March 15th, 2021


 

Beautiful Invasion: Scotch Broom, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Beautiful Invasion: Scotch Broom hugging the cliffs beside Netarts Bay beach OR – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. During early May along the west coast, hillsides, forests, dunes and ditches are covered with the deep, vibrant, most gorgeous yellow flowers of Scotch Broom. Cytisus scoparius is an invasive species displacing native plants, shrubs and trees.

Framed size 27H x 33W inches, white mat and white wood frame, crackle finish.

Pacific NW Winter Palette

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021


 

Pacific NW Winter Palette, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Pacific NW Winter Palette, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb watercolor paper

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