Category Archives: Paintings, Drawings and Sketches

A collection of paintings, including charcoal, pen and ink, oil and pastels, sketches and canvas art work we have completed over the years.

March White Wall Inspiration

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The only thing I knew for sure with this wall was that I wanted to use the turquoise color from The February Wall, but this great idea stored somewhere inside my head was simply nowhere to be found.  So I did what … Continue reading

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Landscapes and Portraits

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Whenever I hear the words self portrait I start to shake!  My trick is to always take it to a surreal level because realism is not really in my skill set.  I love to sketch first it gives me an … Continue reading

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Floral Paintings and Art

It all begins with a sketch whether from your garden a photograph or your imagination.  With pastels I begin sketching with a white pastel pencil because I don’t want the graphite pencil to show through. Emily took a beautiful picture … Continue reading

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Pastel Painting

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Emily and I had a wonderful time this summer in our pastel class.  Using pastels is like using chalk , so it is messy but the intense color is a huge plus.  There always has to be the obligatory still … Continue reading

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