April 29, 2009

"Morning Walk Along The Vineyard" 20x16 Pastel





This painting is available through the Garden Gallery in Half Moon Bay, California.

http://www.mancusofineart.com/Galleryreppage.html

April 25, 2009

"Eastern Sierra Summer" 16x20 Pastel





This pastel has been submitted to be juried for the upcoming annual "Pastels USA" show hosted by The Pastel Society Of the West Coast. This years exhibit will be held at the Triton Museum in San Jose California.
1400. framed

Available through Sierra Design Studio,
Mammoth Lakes California. (760)934-4122

April 21, 2009

"Calm At First Light" 12x10 Pastel


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I have many favorite locations that I like to stop during my travels and this is one of them along hwy 395 in eastern California. This piece was a previous demo for my pastel class. This is actually the second of three paintings done of this location during the morning. Next will be to complete a larger piece with afternoon or evening light. The trick is to catch it when there is no breeze and the water is calm in the afternoon.

This piece is available through Judith Hale Fine Art, Los Olivos, California.

http://www.mancusofineart.com/Galleryreppage.html

April 10, 2009

April 9, 2009

"Above Convict Creek" 10x8 Oil on linen panel


400.




I painted this scene last summer while in Mammoth Lakes. Although it was a bit tricky to get to, this view is a new favorite of mine. I wanted to get across the creek and up the hill but I was unable to find any logs or rocks, so off came my boots. I forget how cold snow melt is but it was well worth it.

April 8, 2009

"At The Days End" 12x9 Pastel



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In college I was a drawing major. I wanted to learn how to paint and use color in my work but did not enjoy oil painting at the time. I tried pastels because they were less intimidating for me and they felt more like a drawing medium, something I was used to. Soon, with lots of practice, I began to discover their unlimited potential and the rest is history.

This painting was part of my recent exhibit held on March 28th. It was painted during my pastel class as a demonstration. My 8 week pastel class is held on Thursday mornings from 9am 12noon at the M.B. Creative Arts center. If you have thought about painting and did not know where to begin or if you have wanted to return after a long absence, this class may be helpful. It is intended to be informative, relaxing and fun although my strange sense of humor gets in the way at times. A new session will begin on April 16th. Please contact me if you have any questions and are thinking of joining. All are welcome.

April 6, 2009