Day 1 Lone Loon

 

Lone Loon 3.5 x 6.5 pastel 

Day 1 —  I have wanted to do another 30 Paintings in 30 Days for a LONG time. Not sure I will get to 30 but at least I will be at the easel again.

I painted this as a gift for a friend, known as the Loon ranger here in Vermont. He keeps track of the loon population on Lake Dunmore in Addison County, Vermont. 

Double Gambrel

 Double Gambrel  11 x 14 pastel

This is the first painting for 2022. I decided best to start out with something I love and I could have fun with. I almost did a barn I have painted before, but I discovered how to search the images on my iPhone by typing in "barn". 

I am not sure if I am more excited about the painting or the iPhone search possibilities. 

Newt

Newt 10 x 8 pastel SOLD 

Newt was the second commission for the holidays. He presented a problem because he's all white, and I thought the photo was black and white. Actually, I found out later the photo was full color!

It was fun to add color in and respond to his spunky attitude. Here is the original reference photo:

 

Luna

 

Luna 14 x 11 pastel SOLD

Luna was a Christmas commission. It has a lot to do with the image you are given and this was a challenge. I don't like doing pet portraits with the tongue hanging out (and a ball!). But I liked this image the best for color and her eyes. If I can't do the eyes, the painting will never work.  

Luna was on my easel a little longer than most, but we got to know each other and she seemed to enjoy her time in the studio. 

The original image:

Progress shots:

Pauline's Oystercatcher

 

Pauline's Oystercatcher  8 x 10 pastel  NFS

This was a commission for a friend to give as a gift. The recipient (Pauline) is an oystercatcher expert who lives in Scotland. I hope I have done a good depiction of the Eurasian Oystercatcher.

Martin's House

 

Martin's House  8 x 10 pastel 

Martin's House has won the UART/Pastel Journal Award in the Pastel Society of New Hamsphire 
It's Pastel 13th Annual National Juried Show. 

I have always liked this show and look forward to when it will return to the Discovery Center in Portsmouth, NH.

View the full show here.

View the Awards here.

Mom's Shadow

 

Mom's Shadow  8 x 10 pastel  SOLD

Mom's Shadow has found a home with a new patron from the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, VT. 

Stop in if you are looking at the foliage this fall (so far it's spectacular). It's a great gallery with two floors and lots of art.