Ms Penny

Pastel; 10x8 on Pastelmat

This a commission painting for a dear friend's daughter.  Penny has such a beautiful coat - terra cotta under coat with golden, honey brown and shimmering highlights.  Her expression is all kindness, energy, and delight.

Standing Tree 001 - 2 Peter 3:18

Line and wash, 7.5 x 5.5

Line and wash on watercolor paper - study in a stately tree that has faced the tests of time and continues to grow an thrive.

2 Peter 3:18: but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Splash of Sunlight - Revised

Pastel, 6x6 on UArt paper

I found this painting among some old works.  In 2018, this is a small, plein air expression done as part of a First Coast Pastel Society paint out.  These fall petunias were on a bench in a covered display.  The sunlight fell in patches and streaks on the purple and green.

I retouched the original, added some crisper edges, contrasting light, and updated the shadows - just a touch here and there.  I wanted to preserve my original reaction to the light and shadows.

Surf in Dawn Colors

 Surf in Dawn Colors, 6x6 Pastel

I am always intrigued by the silver and lavender of the early morning surf on the beach.  A few gulls have joined the party looking for breakfast in the 

Marker Palm

Pastel, 9x6 on UArt

This lonely palm tree standing against the stiff breezes makes a special landmark next to the trail through the dunes.  When I would walk on the beach I always knew the way back by this "marker palm."
 

Late Showers

Pastel, 6x9 on UArt

This small painting captures the late afternoon on the marsh when the clouds build and the rain starts to fall.  The slanting light of the sun captures the green of the marsh against the lavender of late afternoon shower.

 

Gentle Wave Study

 Pastel 6x9 on UArt

For this study, I reduced the image to this one wave on the beach as it was breaking close to shore.  This is a study of color (bright green and blue) and simple form of only one wave.