Pear I

Pear I  6 x 6 pastel study  $44

I finally set up a still life box that seems to work for me. It's always good to start with the basics, ergo the pear. It's a forgiving shape that lends itself to all kinds of interpretation.

I've always felt a pear is a great place to start when you don't know what else to do.

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SOLD

January Ewe 12 x 12 pastel

SOLD!

I will miss January Ewe, which has gone to a new collector.

It's always a little bittersweet to let them go, and this one was one of my favorites—it "painted itself".

I often don't know how the texture will work with the painting, but this one came together.

Down To The River

Down To The River  14 x 16  pastel

Here's a moody landscape. Another old board lying around asking to be made into something.
Lots of cropping and messing around. Here is the reference photo:

Another Autumn

Another Autumn  11 x 14 pastel

I know, it's just the first few days of summer.  This gal is a painting I have sold twice— first as "Autumn", then I painted her for myself ("Fall") and she sold during the Studio Tour. 

I was missing my girl today and tried "Another Autumn". Yes, she is for sale— will she stay with me or go to a good home?

Some progess shots, for those of you who like these:

Award Night

I was awarded Honorable Mention at the 28th IAPS Juried Exhibition at Salmagundi last night. It was extra fun not knowing what award you won until your name was called.

977 entries, 140 hung, 10 awards. I am verklempt.

Exhibit is up through Friday, June 17, 1- 6 pm.

I'm Not Listening

I'm Not Listening  11 x 14 pastel  $350

This painting was almost a wipe out, but it came together, then it sat on my easel for a few days while I decided on a background. I like the way their feet look like they are wearing patent leather Mary Jane's.

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International Association of Pastel Societies

Button, Button, Who's Got The Button  16 x 19 pastel  $1800

International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) 28th Juried Exhibition 
June 6 - 17 , 1-6  pm M-F; 1-5 pm S/S
Opening Reception and Awards June 9, 6-8 pm (awards at 7).
 
Salmagundi Club
47 5th Ave (bet 11th and 12th St)
New York City


Yesterday I received an email that I have won an award— exactly which award is a surprise — prizes will be awarded by the Judge of Awards at the Awards reception:

Prix de Pastel $2000

Gold Award $1000

Silver Award $600

Bronze Award $400

Founders Award $750

Maggie Price Award for Excellence $500

(4) Honorable Mentions $200