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)

soft pastels

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“Wings” Exhibition

Tuesday, May 30th, 2023


 

New Feathers, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
'Wings' Exhibition CertificateNew Feathers, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. White mat, and framed version has white 27H x 33W” wood frame with crackle finish.

Showcased in Exhibizone’s “Wings 2023” online Exhibition June 1st – July 31st.

Also previously showed in J. Mane Gallery’s “Fins, Feathers & Fur” online exhibition through May 2022.

Red Geraniums

Thursday, May 25th, 2023


 

Red Geraniums, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Red Geraniums, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. White mat, and framed version has white 27H x 33W” wood frame with crackle finish.

Japanese Rose

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023


 

Japanese Rose, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Japanese Rose – Kerria Japonica, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. Framed size 27H x 33W inches.

Kawarau Gorge Road

Friday, May 19th, 2023


 

Kawarau Gorge Rd. - large pine near Queenstown, New Zealand, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Kawarau Gorge Rd. – large pine near Queenstown, New Zealand, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. White mat, and framed version has white 27H x 33W” wood frame with crackle finish.

Cormorants and Turtles

Sunday, May 14th, 2023


 

Cormorants and Turtles, White Rock Lake, TX, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Cormorants and Turtles at White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. White mat, and framed version has white 27H x 33W” wood frame with crackle finish.

Summer Storm

Friday, May 12th, 2023


 

Cochrane AB - Summer Storm, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Cochrane, Alberta – Summer Storm, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. White mat, and framed version has white 27H x 33W” wood frame with crackle finish.

Eastern Redbuds

Tuesday, May 9th, 2023


 

Eastern Redbuds, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Eastern Redbuds, foggy Spring morning in Coppell, Texas – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. Framed has white mat and white 27H x 33W” wood frame with crackle finish.

Gone Wild 2023

Thursday, May 4th, 2023


 

Bearded Dragon, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Bearded Dragon (2021) roaming the City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, Australia – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb watercolor paper. Framed size 27H x 33W”.

Showcased in Las Laguna Art Gallery’s “Gone Wild 2023” May 4th – 27th, 2023.

Bertha

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023

Bertha, 9H x 12W inches soft pastels on paper

Bertha, 9H x 12W inches soft pastels on paper. This one’s for my aunt, who I was speaking with about all the amazing things we see in our gardens. She gives names to all the insects or other creatures that hang around or return to her garden, like this large bumblebee.

Forget Me Nots

Saturday, April 29th, 2023


 

Forget Me Nots, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Forget Me Nots, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. Framed has white mat and white 27H x 33W” wood frame with crackle finish.

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