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)

Texas

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Sunbeams

Monday, July 16th, 2007


 
Sun Rays

It has rained so much this year in Texas, so the sunshine is most welcome!

Redbuds 02

Saturday, March 17th, 2007


 

Redbuds 02, misty morning in Coppell, TX, 14H x 11W inches oil pastels, graphite, watercolor pencils on paper
Redbuds 02, misty morning in Coppell, TX, 14H x 11W inches oil pastels, graphite, watercolor pencils on paper. 3-inch-wide white double mat and 26H x 22W inch white custom-built white wood frame with crackle finish.

This drawing was an experiment with oil pastels and water-soluble graphite to see if the two could cooperate in the same drawing. Conclusion: that’s up to the artist! It was about 8 A.M… the sun barely shone through the thick mist this early Spring morning. The surrounding forest was grey, and the brilliant pink blossoms of the Redbud bush pushed through it all, with patches of green grass starting to grow in the field.

March Winds

Thursday, March 15th, 2007


 

March Winds, Coppell, Texas, 14H x 11W inches oil pastels on paper, ode to Jackson Pollock via oil pastels.

March Winds, ode to Jackson Pollock via oil pastels. 14H x 11W inches oil pastels on paper with 3-inch-wide white double mat and 26H x 22W inch white custom-built white wood frame with crackle finish.

“… the painting has a life of its own. My mission is to bring forth this life”.        Jackson Pollock

Styles are an intuitive response to place, emotional memories, subject, media, etc. When March Winds was finished it reminded me of some of Jackson Pollock’s work, which I never really understood until this piece unfolded in a similar manner.

Showcased in Grand Prairie Arts Council (GPAC) Open Juried Art Show and Sale September/October, 2007. Grand Prairie Memorial Library 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas.

Dancing With Trees 01

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007


 

Dancing With Trees 01 Cedar hedge, Coppell, Texas USA 14 x 11 inches oil pastels on paper
Dancing With Trees 01, 14H x 11W inches oil pastels on paper, 3-inch-wide white double mat and 26H x 22W inch white custom-built white wood frame with crackle finish.

Pinion at Sunset

Sunday, March 11th, 2007


 

Pinion Sunset, Coppell, TX USA 14 x 11 inches oil pastels on paper
Pinion at Sunset, Coppell, TX USA, 14H x 11W inches oil pastels on paper, has 3-inch-wide white double mat and 26H x 22W inch white custom-built white wood frame with crackle finish.

Linden Sunset

Monday, March 5th, 2007


 

Linden Sunset

Linden Sunset, Springtime in Coppell, Texas. Photography available as 11H x 14W inches print, 16H x 20W white double mat

It wasn’t until reviewing all the photos I took this evening that I noticed a tiny surprise on one of the Linden flower buds. Right place, right time. Thank you Universe!
Post-dated note: Linden Sunset is accepted for the Artjury.com 2007 Fall/Winter Juried Online Exhibition.


 

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Guanaco at Fossil Rim

Saturday, December 30th, 2006


 

Guanaco at Fossil Rim
Fossil Rim Wildlife Park near Glen Rose, Texas is an excellent way to spend a winter afternoon with the family. A drive through the park takes about three hours, and you may be greeted by this cutie!

Half Moon

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006


 

Half Moon

Thanks for the telephoto lens and a desperately needed tripod, Alain!

Full Moon

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006


 

Full Moon

Sunset, 6:30 p.m. along Hwy 121

Friday, November 24th, 2006


 

Car merging onto Hwy 121
Sunset along Hwy 121
We drove to Fort Worth to see the Christmas parade, but the people were packed along the streets when we arrived so we hardly got a glance at any floats or attractions. It was well worth the drive because the sun set along the way, and it was magnificent!

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