Friday, May 24, 2013

UNDER THE HOT SUN


Under the Hot Sun
Oil on c/b
9x12

This painting is the second time I have used this particular cactus. I have always
liked the strong shadow pattern and the many angles of both the cactus and the
shadow elements. This time I have tried to convey a very hot day, because it was
very much so at the time. The area is the White Tank Mountains in Surprise, AZ
close to where I live.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

MAISY



MAISY
Pastel

This little Pomeranian is the previous little dog's buddy. Maisy and Daisy belong
to our good friends and it was fun to do some pastel work. Yes, Maisy likes to let 
her tongue hang out a bit.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

DAISY


DAISY
pastel

Daisy is one of my friends lovely little dogs. She is a Chihuahua mix and very affectionate. One thing is for sure, when painting children and animals, be prepared to take a couple of billion (ha!) photos to end up with anything worth painting. Actually my friend wanted two dogs together but I just loved this short and did this as a practice for myself.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

SHELL COLLECTION



SHELL COLLECTION
Pastel 16"x12.5"
NFS

This painting resulted from an art challenge at the AZ Pastel Artists Assoc.
that I am privileged to belong to in Phoenix, The challenge was to take a
small terra cotta pot and make a painting with it. I had a lot of fun turning
the pot into a pail and filling it with shells.