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)

Archive for November, 2026

Animals of the Planet 2026

Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

 

Australian Camel, 27Hx33W inches framed size, soft pastels

Australian Camel at Gorge Wildlife Park, Australia, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. Framed size 27H x 33W – white mat and custom-built white wood frame with crackle finish.
During the late 19th century camels were imported to Australia from India and Afghanistan, so hundreds of thousands now roam feral in the outback.
Participation certificate, Animals of the PlanetShowcased in the Biafarin / Gallerium Art Exhibition, “Animals of the Planet”, showing November 12th, 2026 – January 12th, 2027.
Jury Collective Assessment:
“Soft pastel transitions describe the head through a limited range of warm neutrals. Sufficient edge variation, localized facial detail and separation from the active green ground. The close profile gives an everyday animal subject an individual presence.”