Dandy Little Dandelion

Dandy Little Dandelion

6x8, soft pastel 

The final day of my Pastel Society of the West Coast 21n21 day challenge is the “lowly” little dandelion. Cursed by some...loved by some...and a delicacy to others. This little dandy dandelion is a true sign that summer is on its way! 

Shot of Summer

Shot of Summer

5x5, soft pastel

It was time for a bit of fun in the studio. No, I didn't really have all these flowers in my little shot glass...but I imagined I did! I'm so, looking forward to summer when the flowers are in full bloom and the weather is warm.

Study - Vase of Sunflowers

Study - Vase of Sunflowers

8x6, soft pastel

One of my goals is to sell affordable original artwork. Sometimes that's a big challenge when a painting can take quite a few hours to complete. Such is the case with my "realism" pieces, where one painting can take days, weeks, or months to complete. But others that are more "impressionistic" are more easily created and (once in awhile) just more fun to create.  And thankfully, more affordable to just about anyone.  Hope you enjoy this little vignette.

Late Summer Blooms

Summer Blooms

10x10, soft pastel

I don't paint a lot of plein air (outdoor) paintings but this little jar of late summer blooms were begging to be painted.  They were on my deck poised on top of a quilt my daughter made for me...a special little vignette.

Dog Days Of Summer

Dog Days Of Summer

5x7, oil on panel

Day 26 of 30 is a cute little scene.  It reminds me of the Oregon Coast trips we took with our dogs when they were still with us.  Running and playing on the beach was there very favorite thing to do!  I sure miss them!!!