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)

Winter

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Snow Day 01

Tuesday, January 26th, 2021


 

Snow Day, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Snow Day 01, Hillsboro OR – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 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.

Forest Abstract: Winter Spirit

Saturday, January 18th, 2020


 

Forest Abstract: Winter Spirit, 12H x 14W inches watercolors on 140 lb cold pressed
Forest Abstract: Winter Spirit, 12H x 14W inches limited palette watercolors on 140 lb cold pressed.

Artavita Contest finalist

Saturday, June 1st, 2019


 

Winter Forest: Dogwood, 14H x 20W watercolors on cold pressed

Artavita Contest 32 Finalist CertificationThis piece was a finalist in the Artavita competition for the front and back covers of the International Contemporary Masters Volume 13, June 2019.

Winter Forest: Dogwood, 14H x 20W inches watercolors on 140 lb cold pressed, 21H x 26″ framed size. In the beautiful, organized chaos of a winter forest in Pacific Northwest, rain brings out the subtleties, in particular the red branches of wild Dogwood complimented by the surreal green colors of moss on every tree.

First Snow 03 – finished commission

Friday, November 9th, 2018


 
First Snow 03 - 01 replica - finished commission

First Snow 03 – 01 replicated – finished commission

Mossy Melody

Saturday, February 17th, 2018


 

Tualatin Hills Nature Park, 14H x 20W inches watercolors on 140 lb cold pressed
Mossy Melody, Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Beaverton Oregon, 14H x 20W inches watercolors on 140 lb cold pressed… documenting the generous chunks of glowing moss that characterize winter and early Spring here in Oregon. Even on overcast days the mossy edges of trunks and branches vibrate in a dark forest.
Framed size approx. 20H x 26W inches – white mat and white wood frame with crackle finish.
Showcased in J. Mane Gallery’s Seasons 2020 exhibition.

Snowfall Fantasy 02

Wednesday, November 29th, 2017


 
Snowfall Fantasy 02, about 6H x 2W inches watercolors

Snowfall Fantasy 02, about 6H x 2W inches watercolors

Snowfall Fantasy 01

Tuesday, November 28th, 2017


 
Snowfall Fantasy 03, about 6H x 3W inches watercolors

Snowfall Fantasy 03, about 6H x 3W inches watercolors

Hypnoflakes

Thursday, June 22nd, 2017


 

Hypnoflakes, 12 x 12 inches acrylics on canvas
Hypnoflakes, 12 x 12 inches acrylics on canvas, frame unnecessary.

Birch Stand

Friday, November 30th, 2012


 

Birch Stand, 12H x 16W inches watercolors on 120 lb cold pressed premium paper

Work details: 1. applying resist medium 2. working with the challenge of a limited palette, watercolors were also dripped down the page. Tomball watercolor pen adds more details.

Applying resist medium Birch, details

Birch Stand, 12H x 16W inches watercolors on 120 lb cold pressed 100% cotton paper. Framed size 22H x 26W inches.

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