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)

sunrise

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Dawn at Bell Rock 02

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022


 

Dawn at Bell Rock 02, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Dawn at Bell Rock 02, Sedona AZ, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper.

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

Sarsaparilla Trail

Saturday, November 20th, 2021


 

Sarsaparilla Trail, Ottawa, ON, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Sarsaparilla Trail, Ottawa, ON Canada, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Stormy Morning Travel

Sunday, September 20th, 2020


 

Stormy Morning Travel, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Stormy Morning Travel along Hwy 2W, North Dakota – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90lb watercolor paper

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!

Sacred Sunrise: Uluru, Australia

Monday, June 29th, 2020


 

Sacred Sunrise: Uluru, Australia - 16H x 20W inches soft pastels on paper
Sacred Sunrise: Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, aboriginal peoples’ sacred ancestral grounds in Northern Territory, Australia. 16H x 20W inches soft pastels on 140 lb cold pressed premium watercolor paper. Framed size approximately 21H x 25W inches, white wood frame with crackle finish.

Bell Rock AZ

Thursday, February 6th, 2020


 

Bell Rock AZ, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 140 lb cold pressed

  Bell Rock AZ, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 140 lb cold pressed, phase 01   Bell Rock AZ, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 140 lb cold pressed - work in progress Phase 02

Dawn at Bell Rock

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009


 

Dawn At Bell Rock, Sedona Arizona, 18H x 12W x 3D inches acrylics on canvas, wrapped sides painted, trim frame

Dawn at Bell Rock, Arizona – 24H x 18W x 2D inches acrylics on canvas, wrapped sides painted, trim frame. Below: phases 01, 02 and 07

Dawn at Bell Rock - phase 01 in progress Dawn at Bell Rock - phase 02 in progress Dawn at Bell Rock (Arizona), 24 x 18 x 2 inches acrylics on canvas, gallery wrapped sides painted, Phase 07

5:41 a.m.

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008


 
May 21 Morning Sky, 5:41 a.m.

Great White Egret and Mayfly

Saturday, March 1st, 2008


Great White Egret and Mayfly in Coppell, Texas

Great White Egret at Andy Brown Jr. Park, Coppell, Texas. Early morning melting frost, still slightly foggy, enough sun to make the water and dew in the grass sparkle, with a Mayfly appearing at exactly the right moment!
The photo was digitally changed to black and white and the contrast was clarified.

A New Day

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008


 

A New Day, finished, 20H x 26W inches dry pastels on scarlet orange charcoal paper, cream colored mat

A New Day 20H x 26W inches dry pastels on scarlet-orange charcoal paper with cream colored mat. This is a completely different style using materials I’ve never really tried before. Using pure color has an incredible effect on the mood, and hence, in the work. It feels like a brand new day!

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