Gallery of Pastel Paintings
I have created art in graphite, colored pencils, watercolor, acrylics, and oils. Recently I have focused on the beautiful, lasting medium of pastels. I blend many layers of pastel to achieve a realistic look.
Rub-a-Dub-Dub
Three little boys in the bath with very different expressions!
Concentration
A moment of focused intensity from a little child as he "reads" a picture book.
Three Brothers
In this formal portrait commission, I changed a number of things from the photo reference to achieve a balanced, harmonious portrait, including removing glasses from one of the subjects and changing the colors of all their shirts. The client was thrilled with the result.
Reflections
I loved the unusual angle of the subject's head and the reflection in her sunglasses.
Hey!
This exuberant child is expressing herself in a way we can all identify with.
Those Eyes
The definition of baby blues.
Brotherly Love
The warm affection between these two brothers captivated me.
Commission portrait of a special couple. I so enjoyed painting this.
Blue Dress
This little lady was happy to pose for her portrait. Her sweet expression contrasts with the gray scene outside the window.
Bubbles
Who doesn't love a great bubble bath?
Miss Blue Eyes
Another little face I just loved painting.
Man's Best Friend
A commissioned painting of a young soldier and his best buddy.
Contemplative
Some of my favorite portraits are those that make you wonder what the subject was thinking.
Make a Wish
Do you remember doing this? First painting in my "Childhood Summer" series.
Summer Reading
Kids, books, and the outdoors. A great summer combination, especially with a colorful quilt as a background.
Matthew
Strawberry Fields
A Kiss for Mom
Coffee, anyone?
Pet Portraits & More
I don't paint only people! Take a look at a few of my pastel paintings of dogs, cats, wildlife, and still life.
