Frosty in Red

Frosty in Red

8 x 6, pastel

Love, love, love the cardinals that visit our feeder. Some mornings there are 4 pair of them vying for a spot to dine. Captured this guy patiently waiting his turn on a cold morning recently. Not sure if he was waiting for food or for me to break up the ice on the birdbath!!

Dappled Creek

Dappled Creek

12 x 9, pastel

Creating pastel paintings of late has taken a new turn.......a turn towards a looser, less detailed painting style. Dappled Creek was the beginning of this new era. No clue why, but I am embracing this new style and excited to see where it leads.

This painting has a new home and I am always humbled when that happens.

Autumn Golds

Autumn Golds

8 x 10, pastel

Painting this was the beginning of 3 wonderful days in Junction, Texas, enjoying artist friends, lovely countryside, in a warm inviting Christian environment. Just doesn't get much better. Driving back in to the Great House requires crossing the Llano River. This painting is an adaption of that lovely area.

Spent the morning hanging new work in the Gallerie at Gruene. So very blessed to be a part of such a wonderful gallery and group of artists. Drop by if you are in the area!

Titmouse

Titmouse

6 x 8, pastel

This was the last painting created while enjoying an art retreat at The Great House in Junction, Texas. My goal while in Junction was to take in God's beautiful creation, relax, enjoy the other artists and loosen up in my painting process. I have to say that I truly enjoyed my time there and think that I got a good start on my 'loosening up goal'!!! 

Happy to report that Titmouse found a home this weekend. I was to honored get to participate in the Brazos Fine Art Show and Sale in Waco. 

Now to continue to stay loose.........with my painting!!