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.

"Early Start"

Pastel on Arches - 8.5x6.5

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This was a quick "sketch" to capture a fleeting impression.  I did this painting from a single reference photo and some notes.  The picture was taken across the bay from Cape San Blas while I was on an outing there with my father-in-law to renew our memories of younger days spent fishing at this place.

The colors and time of day are the early morning before the sun us up.  Everything is still, and the distant shore and the sky are purple and gold.

Flying with a Friend

Pastel on gatorfoam - 10x8

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I have done several sketches and reference photos of this particular flight of sea gulls.  The tide was out, but the foam was spectacular from the surf.

I am intrigued by sea gulls.  For them the air is a friend and a playground where they fly with easy mastery of their element.

This painting was done on self-sanded gatorfoam.