mystery is the key

9x12 pastel and watercolor on Uart
Put in your paintings only what is essential...allow the viewer to become involved. Mystery. This is my painting. Below are Richard's beautiful painting and underpainting.

No wonder Richard is being inducted into the Masters. To watch him painting is AMAZING!

When I attend Richard's workshop each year I now realize there is a pattern. I take in so much information that the second and third day's paintings are awful . I am wrestling with the concepts he has (re) presented to me. By the fourth day, the day the participants get to go off on their own to consolidate their information and paint, it starts to come back together. Today is that day. The paintings above were yesterdays. I will post one of today's paintings tomorrow.  I am now starting to feel better. ....like I get something big. Wait till tomorrow...I will write then!!!!!

Self Portrait at Rosario Head

about 10 x9 pastel on watercolor $100. plus shipping
I had this idea after going through all my summer paintings. I used a painting I did in Washington ( see it -July 14, Speak to Me) and a photo of me painting. I wanted it soft.

Thanks you to everyone who came to my open studio this weekend. I am truly grateful for all my very supportive friends and collectors. One moment in particular tickled me. After seeing my studio with their parents, two young artists, Graham (age 3 1/2 about) and Chloe (age 5), wanted to paint right there and then. So there they were lying on the floor working. Now how cool is that?

July 14, 2008 Speak to Me

9x12, pastel and watercolor on wallis board
Out by Deception Pass is this magnificent hill with the waltzing tree. What color!!!!!

July 11, 2008 Crisp, Warm and Juicy

7x8, pastel on paper
It may sound like I am speaking about food...but no. The air is crisp, the sun is warm and the colors are juicy. Love this place! I am here, in Washington. This morning I painted at Deception Pass, Rosario Beach. It is so different than home. The water is turquoise.