Work in Progress: Raine, Update 1             As I mentioned at the end of the last Update, I’m inclined to do another portrait. I bought a few varieties of pastel paper over the past few months, with the intent to see how I like them for pastel portrait work. The brands I purchased were Canson […]

Work in Progress: Peaches, Update 12 I think this painting is completed. Added the reflection at the bottom. All the same pastel colors used for the other area of the floor were used here except for the addition of CO 105. I purposely left the background area with less detail than the subject because it […]

Work in Progress: Peaches, Update 11             In this Update I’ve done more work on the entertainment center, the French doors in the background and the couch, bringing closer to completion. At the end of the last update I mentioned that the background colors are predominantly browns and how that allowed for the lighter colors […]

There is an ArtWalk in Ocala tonight. You may already know that there is one the first friday of the month. Spending the day getting everything ready for the show. I also just finished up an Introductory Colored Pencil class for Master the Possibilities at On Top of the World Communities yesterday. Had two classes […]

Work in Progress: Peaches, Update 10               More of the background is in now, but progress is slow because of the area being covered. This is where soft pastels are a distinct advantage. The background, especially the entertainment center, will not be very detailed, so pencils play a minor role. They can be used […]

Work in Progress: Peaches, Update 9 Nearly finished with Peaches, herself. I will need to do more blending of the colors, more work on further defining the fur, further work on highlights and details., but it seems to be coming together. I’ve been working over the fur with CO dark ochre, ivory and golden ochre […]

Work in Progress: Peaches, Update 8             As I sit here in my kitchen this morning, writing my latest update, looking out into my back yard, it’s pouring outside. We’re under a severe thundershower threat. I welcome the rain, however. I like rain. In addition to loving art, I’m a gardener, too – have been […]

Because many of my students have voiced a desire for me to make available colored pencil kits that will allow them to create colored pencil paintings in the comfort of their home, I have done so. My first kit is available here on my website and can be found by clicking on the Purchase tab, […]

Work in Progress: Peaches, Update 7             More detail in the head now, and started working down the chest. This certainly is a learning process for me. Pastels are new to me and, though I’m making progress, it’s been slow. I’m still finding my way handling this medium, especially as it relates to detail. And, […]

As is every Christmas and New Years is, this one has been hectic and eventful. Little time has been left for painting. My wife, and I have spent time in the mountains with our family. Some came with us – and others we visited. We have even increased our family by one member (more on […]