Patchwork II

"Patchwork II" Pastel 6" x 5"

Another small abstract in pastel.  A little more organic, perhaps, than the last Patchwork piece, and a subtler palette.  Starting to suggest trees, maybe something in the birch or poplar family, with the splashes of white...

This one-of-a-kind, original artwork is available for purchase at my Etsy shop. Thanks for looking!

Patchwork

"Patchwork" Pastel 4" x 6"

Small abstract in pastel, all about geometry.  The palette is a little all over the place, but I like how it came together nonetheless.

I've popped this piece in a thrift store frame and offered it for sale at my Etsy shop; I'd be thrilled if you'd take a look.  Thanks in advance!

White Flowers

"White Flowers" Pastel 4" x 6"

A small, contemporary floral/still life pastel on Sennelier LaCarte.

This piece was 100% completed in one day, from creation to framing; I felt so productive!  It might have something to do with the small size, but I'm sure Jedi Master Yoda would disagree...

You may purchase the original artwork, framed and ready to display via DPW auction for as little as $6!

Fields

"Fields" Pastel 6" x 4"

Small abstract landscape in pastel...thinking about farm fields seen either from a distance on the ground, or perhaps from an airplane.  Who doesn't love that?

This piece started out with a layer of reds, over which I added greens and blues...I like the areas where the red is still peeking through and sets off the compliments.

The original artwork is now available for purchase via my Etsy shop.

Abstract in Blue and Brown

"Abstract in Blue and Brown" Pastel 8" x 4"

Small abstract work in pastel, complimentary blues and browns, with just a little purple thrown in for fun.  Playing with geometric forms, and some interesting effects from the under-painting.  By "under-painting" I mean a layer of pastel that was sprayed heavily with fixative and allowed to run.

You can purchase the original artwork at my Etsy shop; thanks in advance for checking it out and spreading the word!

Meadow

"Meadow" Pastel

This piece has been lingering in a drawer for a while, one of my very first forays into abstract work, inspired by the colors I found in a pile of pastel dust sitting below my easel.  I sprayed a scrap of black pastel paper (Canson Mi-Tientes, to be exact), with fixative, then pressed it onto the pile of dust to make a sort of monoprint.  After tweaking some of the values and shapes, it became this abstract landscape.

Hacienda

"Hacienda" Pastel

Abstract pastel on paper, using a "hot," southwest-inspired palette.

Winged

"Winged" Pastel 6" x 6"

A small, abstract piece in pastel on a heavily textured surface.  I started to see wings forming, and maybe even a Phoenix...?

You can purchase the original artwork for as little as cost via Daily Paintworks auction.  Prints are available at My Etsy shop.

Tree Line

"Tree Line" Charcoal and Pastel 5" x 3.5"

An abstracted landscape piece that began as a non-objective drawing...took some fussing and fighting to get this one to develop.  Very limited palette for this piece...

Pale Flowers in Pot

"Pale Flowers in Pot" Pastel 4" x 6"

Small, contemporary still life in pastel.  This one come together very quickly; I did not have a specific subject or reference in mind, rather just some random scribbles of charcoal and my imagination.  I just love when a piece sort of draws/paints itself!