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)

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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

Campfire Smoke

Sunday, December 20th, 2020


 

Campfire Smoke, Yosemite National Park CA, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper

Campfire Smoke, Yosemite National Park CA, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper.

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

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.

Storm at Dawn, Denman Island BC

Friday, August 28th, 2020


 

Storm at Dawn, Denman Island BC Canada - 18H x 24W inches soft pastel on paper

Stormy Skies at Dawn, Denman Island BC Canada – 18H x 24W inches soft pastel on paper. I’m using up the watercolor paper blocks that I ordered online. I didn’t like the paper quality enough for watercolors, but it has a nice tooth for soft pastels.

Change

Friday, June 21st, 2019


 

Change, 12 x 12 inches acrylics on canvas
Change, a change for me and also a change of seasons, 12 x 12 inches acrylics on canvas, frame unnecessary. Signed on the side so as to not intrude on the composition.

Gale Creek

Wednesday, June 12th, 2019


 

Gale Creek, 12 x 12 inches acrylics on canvas
Gale Creek, 12 x 12 inches acrylics on canvas, frame unnecessary. 2nd entry for the Square Foot Show, Bismark, ND August 6th-30th, 2019

Stormy Oregon Coast

Friday, February 2nd, 2018


 
Stormy Oregon Coast 02, 6W x 4H inches watercolors

Stormy Oregon Coast 01, 6W x 4H inches watercolors

Stormy Oregon Coast 01, 6W x 4H inches watercolors — the first version painted on Jan 10th (bottom) was too stagnant, so I added some splash.

Waterfall Abstract

Tuesday, January 30th, 2018


 

Waterfall Abstract, 11H x 14W inches watercolors on 140 lb premium
Waterfall Abstract, 11H x 14W inches watercolors on 140 lb premium, with mat. Framed size approx. 17H x 20W inches, white mat and white frame with crackle finish.

Oregon Beach Fantasy

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018


 
Oregon Beach Fantasy, 3W x 6H inches watercolors on 140 lb premium

Oregon Beach Fantasy, before spraying with paint through straw, 3W x 6H inches watercolors

Oregon Beach Fantasy, 3W x 6H inches watercolors on 140 lb premium

Left, first phase and above after puddles of water were allowed to soak in certain areas, then paint was blown with a straw. Paint was also removed in some areas. This created a much more dynamic painting.

Hypnoflakes

Thursday, June 22nd, 2017


 

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

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