“The Old Mill Spillway – Pigeon Forge” 12 x 16 Soft Pastel on Pastelbord
This is a recent piece that I did from a very old photo of mine, taken during a family trip to the Smoky Mountains. I am happy to say this piece was juried into the Red Rock Pastel Society Of Nevada’s […]
“The Pink of Perfection” – 8 x 10 Soft Pastel on La Carte paper AVAILABLE
I love hydrangeas and especially pink ones. This one started out as play with one blossom, and then I decided to just keep going. I’m glad I did!
“Little River Falls in Spring” – 12″ x 16″ pastel on Richeson Gator Board
This pastel painting was done from a photograph I took last year during a Spring road trip while we stopped at Little River Falls. This was my first time visiting this site, and it was so beautiful. Instead of greens on […]
“Texas Flag Barn”
9″ x 12″ pastel painting
Recipient’s comment: “This artwork that we received for (my husband’s) birthday gift… oh my, I barely glanced at it because I was afraid I was going to cry. You could not have ever given him anything he would love more. It’s just amazing, perfect, gorgeous.”
Client’s comment: “Thank you […]
“Michael M. Boone Elementary School”
11″ x 14″ graphite on paper
Commissioned as a retirement gift for the outgoing principal of this school.
Client’s comment: “It is perfect! We are giving it to her tomorrow! Thank you!!”
“Misty Mountain Memory” – 9″ x 12″ pastel on dark blue Pastelmat paper
This pastel painting was done from a photograph I took in the Smokies a number of years ago while out driving along a nature trail. Everything in sight was covered in green… moss, leaves, light, rocks, reflections… all the greens. It was […]
11″ x 14″ graphite
This was a fun Christmas commission from a daughter for her mother of their newly built home on the lake. The mother had commissioned me to do three houses for her daughter previously. I love it when I get to create special memories for multiple generations.
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9″ x 12″ graphite
This was a surprise Christmas gift for the husband of my client. She specifically asked for a few details to either be included or left out, and she specifically asked that the blessing over the door be included. You can see it if you enlarge the image.
“Dreamport Glow” – 9″ x 12″ Soft Pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes Velvet Black
This was inspired by a photo I took years ago while walking around Epcot in Walt Disney World. The sunset that evening was spectacular, as Florida sunsets often are. I am so pleased to say that this latest piece was juried into […]
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