November 25, 2012

"The Highest Peak - Mt Whitney" 8x10 Oil


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On my way home from a recent trip to the sierras, I witnessed a wonderful sunrise on Mt.Whitney. The clouds behind the mountains were mostly still in shadow setting the stage for the highest peaks to show off even more. It was a fleeting moment that I was so pleased to experience.  This painting is available at my studio. Please contact me
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November 22, 2012

Carolina Autumn 11x14 Pastel

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I'm pleased and relieved to finish this pastel because it has taken a year to get to it. I have several more potential paintings that I would like to work on from my trip to North Carolina last autumn. All in good timing as I'm sure that these ideas have needed to marinate for awhile
 before I begin working on them. This particular scene was used last weekend as a partial demonstration for a Saturday workshop.  

November 10, 2012

High Desert Autumn 14x11 Pastel

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The weather has turned cool recently at least by our standards here at the beach and I'm certainly enjoying it. It feels more like autumn now.  I follow the seasons as much as possible in my work. They affect my mood very much and this in turn shows up in my paintings. That's not to say I won't paint a summer scene in winter but I certainly am aware of the slightest changes in the seasons especially because they are so slight here in Southern Cal.  It is a wonderful thing to be able to express how I feel visually and I have much more work
 to do that this season is inspiring so it's time to get busy.
 
This pastel is a recent demonstration for my pastel class.