Sentier des Ocres

Sentier des Ocres

Pastel 11 x 14

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Inspired from a walk through the old ochre quarries of Rousillon, classified as one of the most beautiful villages of France. The ochre mines closed in the 1930's and the Sentier des Ocres is now a protected site. Ochre pigments ranging from yellow and orange to red (from other regions) can be purchased in the tourist shops in town. I mixed a little of it in my watercolor under painting.

Daily Figures

 Red Accessories - Pastel 8 x 5 

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Since taking a workshop with Tony Allain, I have integrated what I learned into my daily routine and have been painting at least one figure a day, fast and with very few strokes. Today, it is "Red Accessories"... just because I love red shoes.

Red Carpet

Red Carpet

Pastel 8 x 5.5 - Sold

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The French countryside looks like a red carpet during poppy season in May and June. This field with the Alpilles in the distance was on the way to Roussillon.

Workshop with Tony Allain

On their Way

Pastel 8 x 10
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I recently attended a workshop organized by the Pastel Society of Connecticut, with master pastelist Tony Allain. What a treat! Tony's generosity in sharing painting tips and techniques left us with many "take aways" after 3 days of painting outside of our comfort zone:

- Painting from sketches, not photographs
- Applying the least amount of pastel strokes (150 max.) to keep paintings fresh
- Speed paintings (10 minutes) to loosen up
- Creating a painting with 3 colors (3 values of each)
- Painting figures with a wide marker (like a Sharpie) and applying deliberate pastel marks

I composed "On their Way" entirely with pastels since I did not have wide markers at the workshop. It is my first attempt at a group of figures. So much fun!

Pastel Exhibit - 80 Dusty Fingers

I am very honored to be among the 2015 Pastel Artists-in-Residence at the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA. Please come and see our group exhibit called "80 Dusty Fingers."

Enjoy works by Linee Baird, Cynthia Crimmin, Dave Kaphammer, Lisa Shattuck-Regopoulos, Arlene G. Richman, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Gary Ozias and myself at the opening reception on July 12th or before the end of September. I am looking forward to seeing many of you in the beautiful Fruitlands Museum setting.

Upon Reflection

Upon Reflection 

Pastel 8 x 10

Amused myself painting a series of buoys from Maine. Available for purchase at the Yarmouth Gallery. 

Gone for a Swim

Gone for a Swim

Pastel 8 x10
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On a beautiful day at the beach...

Demos at the Fruitlands Museum

I feel privileged to be included in the Eighty Dusty Fingers pastel group selected as the 2015 "Artists in Residence" at the Fruitlands Museum. It is an honor to be sharing a residency with such talented pastel artists as Linee Baird, Cynthia Crimmin, Dave Kaphammer, Gary Ozias, Arlene Richman, Lisa Regopoulos and Jeanne Rosier Smith.

The residency includes classes, workshops, plein air and formal demonstrations, as well as exhibits from April through October, 2015. Please contact the Fruitlands Museum or check their website for more information.

Demos on Sunday 3 May
I will be giving a demonstration on the pastel medium from noon to 2:00pm in the Wayside building of the Fruitlands Museum on May 3rd. I will discuss materials, how to apply different pastel techniques and illustrate the process. Lisa Regopoulos will then perform a formal pastel demonstration from 2:00-4:00pm. Don't miss a great afternoon of learning and fun!

PS: You can enjoy an early brunch at the Fruitlands Museum Cafe or bring your own brown bag lunch to the demo.

Pink Allium

Pink Allium

Pastel 10 x 10
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Wondering what is happening to the allium bulbs I planted this last fall.  They are still buried under several feet of snow and it seems like a long way off before I'll get to see them....

Potts Point Sunset

Potts Point Sunset

Pastel 12 x 18

Very happy to have received the "Diane Townsend Award" in the Connecticut Pastel Society Members show for my painting "Potts Point Sunset". It is an honor to have any work selected by Robert Carsten, juror of this exhibit!