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Gallery of my Art Work
“If I create from the heart, nearly everything works;
if from the head, almost nothing”
-- Marc Chagall
Art & Health
SUCCESS MINDSET & FUN
Part of a healthy lifestyle is having a passion in life, fulfilling your day with purpose, meaning, and enjoyment. A success mindset plays a huge role in your outlook which translates to your nervous system relaxing and your body healing.
My passion is pastel painting. I love the pastels for the slow building of layers and subtle blending or crisp lines. I’m finding I can really feel the subject I’m painting, get into the ‘zone’ and work the medium to best suit the subject.
Being in that moment, that zone, where time does not exist, really feeling the subject on my canvas - that’s when I create my best pieces.
It is my pleasure to humbly share my most recent works with you. Please click on any image to enlarge.
Olive
Horse's Head
Unison pastels on ColorFix - Burnt Sienna 9" x 12"
Inspiration & workshop with Rebecca de Mendonca. Photo from Pixabay. February 2024
West Coast Rocks
Unison pastels on ColorFix - Blue Haze 9" x 12"
My own photo from shores south of Powell River, BC. February 2024
Sunlight Through the Trees
Unison pastels on Pastelmat - Beige. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Rebecca de Mendonca.. January 2024
New Life from an Old Stump
Unison pastels, Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils, NuPastels
on Pastel Premier - Buff. 9" x 12"
Own Photo. Dec 2023
Lioness
Unison pastels, Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils, NuPastels
on Pastelmat - Sienna. 9" x 12"
Image from Pixabay. Dec 2023
Cambria in Autumn
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils
on Art Spectrum ColourFix pastel paper - Warm Buff. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from Julie Ford. Nov 2023
Brighten a Snowy Road
Unison pastels & NuPastel pastel on Art Spectrum ColourFix pastel paper - blue haze. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from demo on Mastrius. Nov 2023
Autumn on the Moor
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on brown ColourFix pastel paper. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Rebecca de Mendonca. Nov 2023
Spooky Lantern
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on black Hahnemuhle Pastel Velour paper. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Sue Kerrigan-Harris. Nov 2023
Lion King
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on PastelMat - Sienna. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Sue Kerrigan-Harris. Oct 2023
Crashing Waves
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on ColorFix Spectrum - Elephant. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Rebecca de Mendonca.
Kate's Gate
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on PastelMat - White. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Julie Ford.
Evening Sky
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on PastelMat - White. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Unison Pastels & Sandra Orme.
Spring Glow
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Uart 600 - Cream. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Unison Pastels & Julie Skoda. April 2023
Rocks & Reflections
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Uart 600 - Cream. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Sue Kerrigan-Harris.
March Hare
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on PastelMat - Sienna. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Sue Kerrigan-Harris.
Magical Snail
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Velour - Yellow. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Sue Kerrigan-Harris.
Beach Days
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on ColorFix Spectrum - Australian Grey (pink). 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Rebecca de Mendonca.
River Sunset
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on ColorFix Spectrum - Blue Haze. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Sue Kerrigan-Harris.
Poppy Paradise
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on UArt 600 cream. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Julie Ford.
Woodland Water
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on UArt 600 cream. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Julie Ford.
Shuswap Misty Morning
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Velour - orange tan. 9" x 12"
Original work form own photo.
Place of Peace
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Mi-Teintes Touch - Dark Grey. 10.5" x 15.5"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Rebecca de Mendonca.
Bluebell Woods
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Pastel Premier - Blue. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Julie Ford.
Woodland Tulips
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on ColorFix Spectrum - Burgundy paper. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Julie Ford.
Beautiful Evening
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Pastel Premier Italian Clay paper. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Rebecca de Mendonca.
Northern Lights
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Pastelmat paper. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Sue Kerrigan-Harris.
Swan Lake
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Sienna Pastelmat paper. 9" x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Julie Ford.
A Walk in the Woods
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Pastel Premier Italian Clay paper. 12" x 16"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Rebecca de Mendonca.
Apaganthus Lake
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Rose Grey Art Spectrum paper. 9 x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Julie Ford.
Mocha
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on buff Pastel Premier paper. 9 x 12"
Original work from own photo.
Tiger
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on black Pastel Mat. 9 x 12"
Image & inspiration from drawing course with Phil Davies which I adapted to include soft pastels.
Camargue Horse
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on blue haze Art Spectrum paper. 9 x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Rebecca de Mendonça.
Gerbera in the Window
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on yellow velour paper. 9 x 12"
Image & inspiration from workshop with Gail Sibley.
A study in making grays with complimentary colors.
Radiant Swan
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on olive green Art Spectrum paper. 9 x 12"
Image & intention from workshop with Julie Welsh.
Waterfall
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on UArt buff paper. 9 x 12"
Image & intention from workshop with Nina Squire.
Winter Horse & Cardinal
Adapted from a Simon Treadwell painting for craft purposes.
Dark Grey Pastelmat 9 x 12 inches with Unison pastels, Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils. 9 x 12"
Beach Huts
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on UArt buff paper. 9 x 12"
Image & intention from workshop with Nina Squire.
Dappled Light
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on UArt buff paper. 9 x 12"
Image & intention from workshop with Nina Squire.
Morning Glow
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran d'Ache pastel pencils on Pastel Premier white paper. 9 x 12"
Image & intention from workshop with Nina Squire.
Summer Meadow
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt & Caran D'Ache pastel pencils on Uart Sanded paper. 9 x 12"
Image & intention from workshop with Sue Kerrigan-Harris.
Sand Dunes & Beach
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on Uart Sanded paper. 9 x 12" Image & intention from workshop with Nina Squire.
Friendly Frog in Pastel
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on black sanded pastel paper. 9 x 12"
I loved this frog so much, I adapted it into pastel from a Draw Awesome project in watercolor.
Kingfisher
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on Velour green coloured paper. 9 x 12"
Original composition from reference photos.
Lulworth Cove
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on UArt 600 sanded paper. 9 x 12 From workshop photo with Nina Squire.
Bengal Kitten
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on Pastelmat peach coloured paper. 9 x 12" From workshop photo with Sue Kerrigan-Harris.
Lioness
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on Pastelmat peach coloured paper. 13 x 18" From workshop photo with Emma Colbert.
Collie
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on Mi-Teintes Touch tan paper. 9.5" x 13.25"
From workshop photo with Sue Kerrigan-Harris.
Snowy River
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on Mi-Teintes Touch dark tan paper. 8.75" x 11.75"
From workshop photo with Sue Kerrigan-Harris..
Haven Wave
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on Mi-Teintes Touch grey paper. 9.25" x 13"
From Unison Colour workshop photo with Nina Squire.
Durdle Door
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on Mi-Teintes Touch cream. 9.25" x 13.25: From Unison Colour workshop photo with Nina Squire.
Canal Bridges
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on UArt 600 cream paper. 8.25" x 10.25" From workshop photo on ArtTutor with Michael Howley.
River in Autumn
Unison pastels & Faber Castel Pitt pastel pencils on Mi-Teintes Touch tan paper. 12" x 15.75"
From Unison Colour workshop photo with Rebecca de Mendonça.
Boston Terrier
Graphite pencils on Canson Drawing paper. Part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Boat on the Beach
Ink & CarboThello pastel pencils on Canson Drawing paper. Part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Robin
Colored pencils on Canson Drawing paper. Part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Friendly Frog
Watercolor on Canson watercolor cold press paper. Part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Old Man
Watercolor on Canson watercolor cold press paper. Part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Bubbles Portrait
Faber Castel Pitt Pastel Pencils paper on Mi-Teintes pastel paper. Part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Hen
Faber Castel Pitt Pastel Pencils paper on Mi-Teintes pastel paper. Part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Iguana
Ink on Canson watercolor cold press paper. Ink study as part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Old Car
Watercolor & Ink on Canson watercolor cold press paper. Ink study as part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Rhino
Charcoal on Canson drawing paper. Charcoal study as part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Man with Accordion
Carbon pencils on Canson drawing paper. Graphite study as part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Man Playing Flute
Carbon pencils on Canson drawing paper. Graphite study as part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Onions & Garlic
Carbon pencils on Canson drawing paper. Graphite study as part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Elephant
Charcoal on Canson drawing paper. Charcoal study as part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Guitar Man
Carbon pencils on Canson drawing paper. Graphite study as part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Eye Study
Carbon pencils on Canson drawing paper. Graphite study as part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
Sunflower
Charcoal on Canson drawing paper. Charcoal study as part of Draw Awesome course with Phil Davies.
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