Scene from Above--Distracted

Scene from Above--Distracted

12 x 6, pastel

Another in the series of capturing a moment in time from an unusual perspective. Distracted... could be any one of us at any given time.

I am thrilled that this painting is in the possession of a very talented artist. I was the recipient of one of his fabulous pieces of art as well! This artist taught himself to paint using his non-dominant hand following a stroke that robbed him of the use of his right side, his voice, and his ability to continue his practice in medicine. I had the pleasure of getting to know both he and his wife (who is also an artist in needlework) in Waco at the Brazos Fine Art show a couple of weeks ago. Gary Bachers  creates his art with Prismacolor pencils and the result is beautiful. Check him out at garybachers.com .

Scene from Above--Stroller

Scene from Above--Stroller

12 x 12, pastel

Another from the Scene from Above series. I just love that little one looking out from the stroller cover and the little toes and rolls of the baby, pure innocence!  

There are a few more of these to come and those yet to be painted!

Wonderful Memory

Scene from Above--Cyclist

12 x 16, Pastel

It is hard to believe that it has been over a month since we were in NYC to see my painting hanging in the National Arts Club as part of the Pastel Society of America, 46th Enduring Brilliance juried show. The painting returned home today and it is good to have it back.

My goal is to create paintings that others would want to have in their home. But every once in awhile I create one that holds a special place in my heart because of the subject or, as in this case, the awards and memories that go along with it. I was humbled to see this painting in the same gallery with pieces of those from the who's who in the pastel world. Never in a million years would I have believed that would have happened.

So, yeah, welcome back, Cyclist!!