August 20, 2014

"A Walk By The Water's Edge" 11x14 Pastel

 800. Sold

This pastel was just sold during last weekends Los Olivos Quick Draw Art Festival. The person that bought this said it moved her because it brought about a fond memory and she had. I couldn't be more pleased. 

August 12, 2014

"Summer Shade" 11x14 Pastel

This pastel was a recent demonstration piece for my "Landscapes in Pastel" class I teach at the Manhattan Beach Creative Art Center. A new session begins on September 11th.
 The inspiration for this painting comes from Round Valley near
 Bishop California. 

August 11, 2014

"Meandering Through Summer Fields" 11x14 Pastel

800.Usd. + tx. 

The Owens Valley of the Eastern Sierras is an area of contrast. It is harsh with much desert and the summer time heat can be oppressive. Within this desolation there are pockets of areas where it is lush and green buzzing with life. Down from the mountains comes snow melt as ice cold water in the form of large streams or tiny brooks. I enjoy painting these locations because they are beautiful and are also resting places that offer relief not only from the heat but also from the busyness of life. The warm and cool greens that contrast against the mountains are wonderful to see.



August 5, 2014

"Point Lobos" 11x14 Pastel and Los Olivos Quick Draw 2014

 800.
 
This pastel was a recent demo for my summer pastel landscapes class. The Fall session will be starting in mid September but sign up early because it will fill up.
 
Los Olivos Quick Draw 2014
Saturday 9am -7pm
Matteis Tavern, Los Olivos, California
 
Quick Draw 2014 is just around the corner and I am preparing my self for this event. I look forward to this because I sell my work in three ways here. The silent auction is a separate event that takes place during the quick draw. I also have a separate display of my work that I put up with my most recent  paintings and they all sell rather quickly. If you can come by it would be great to see you.
 
 short video 2013 Quick Draw and Auction
 
 
More info on Los Olivos Quick Draw 2014