Pastel workshop and PSNH show

We had another fun and creative pastel workshop at the Center on the Common in Harvard, MA this last Saturday. Students experimented with different under painting methods to explore what they liked best. Painting on Colourfix black paper seemed most popular but everyone produced great results with their watercolor and alcohol under paintings as well. Above is a sample of their great work.

Look for details about the next pastel workshop at the Center on the Common in Harvard on June 28th, 2014.

The Pastel Society of New Hampshire is hosting its 9th Annual Members Exhibition at the Mill Brook Gallery and Sculpture Garden in Concord, NH. The opening reception is on Sunday, April 27th from 2 to 4:00pm. My two paintings "Luminosity" and "Evening Light" will be part of the show. Hope to see many of you there.

Ripening

"Ripening"

Pastel 8 x 10

It takes a long time for lemons to ripen in New England. These were still a few weeks away from being ready but worth the wait!

This painting is in the Westford Regional Art Event 2014. The reception is on Friday 28 March from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Parish Center for the Arts in Westford, MA. Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

Home Grown

Home Grown

Pastel, 8 x 10

My friend Donna delighted me with the gift of a small lemon tree last year. I patiently watched it bud, bloom, grow and produce eight wonderfully tasty lemons. I am watching it intently again this year and have counted twelve blossoms so far!

This painting will be in the "Earthly Delights" exhibit at the Yarmouth Gallery from April through May. The opening reception is on April 5th from 4:00-7:00pm.

Pastel workshop

We all had fun and students created great paintings in my pastel workshop at the Center on the Common in Harvard, MA this last Saturday.  Below are examples of some of my favorites among their creations.  Also, check out Bobbi Heath's blog for more details on the process and her own results. The class was designed to paint the same subject three times using different methods: a dry pastel application on black Colourfix paper, a watercolor under painting on Wallis paper and finally an alcohol wash on Wallis paper. Results were equally good and interesting with each approach.  All should feel proud!

The next pastel workshop at the Center in Harvard is scheduled for April 12th. More details to follow.

Luminosity

Luminosity

 Pastel, 8 x 5

A luminous moment over Bailey Island, Maine.

Chardon Artistry Award Winner, Pastel Society of New Hampshire.

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Purple Haze

Purple Haze

Pastel 4 x 7
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When Maine skies go psychedelic! Wishing you all friends, followers and supporters, a very Happy New Year.

Early Evening

Early Evening at Harpswell Sound

Pastel 4 x 7 

Same spot in South Harspwell, different time of day. I hadn't touched watercolors in a long time and it is fun to use them again for my underpaintings in this pastel series.

Watercolor underpainting

Evening Light

Evening Light

Pastel 8 x 5

With winter hours, the evening light glows early in Harpswell Sound.

Before Darkness

Before Darkness

Pastel 11 x 14

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The last few minutes of fiery sky before total darkness on Potts Point harbor in Harpswell, ME.

Potts Point Sunset

Potts Point Sunset

Pastel 12 x 18

The first in a series of amazing Maine skies. Sunsets at Potts Point in South Harpswell never disappoint.