Winter Creek Bed

I was very happy with the way this pastel turned out. I really like the way the light hits the two larger rocks contrasted by the deep shadows in the snow. This scene is only a mile from my home in a very small park. This illustrates you don't have to travel far to find interesting compositions for art subjects. I will probably make a bigger version of this pastel.

Favorite Old Barn

I recently completed this small pastel. Over the years, this old barn with a damaged roof has appeared in many of my pastel landscapes. It is located in upper Bucks County and it really is one of my favorite barns to draw. I hope it stays around for many more years. Ironically it would be almost equally sad if this barn was renovated as opposed to being completely torn down. I like it just the way it is, rough, weathered and old.

Working in a Series

I often do a series of pastels based on the same theme. The day after Christmas we had our first snow of the season. I went out on a photo taking field trip and got many ideas for new pastels. I have already completed about six pastels based on this one field trip. "Barn with Overhang in Winter" show here is one of these recently completed pastels.

Today's big number - 360

Today's big number (360) is the total number of pieces of original art I sold last year. I want to thank all my old and new patrons for making 2010 a very successful and rewarding year.