May 1, 2008, Into the Light

9x12, pastel and watercolor on wallis board
Another city scene, this time it is the corner of Western and Wisconsin, right near the metro. The sun had just broken through the clouds and covered everything in a fresh light. I struggling with making light and not things and the balance of both.

March 8, 2008 Rainy Day, Early Spring (Chevy Chase DC)

5 x 11.5, pastel and watercolor on board sold
I am beginning to understand why artists like rain. The rain sort of pulls together all the colors in the same way that fog does. I really like this one. Ahhhhhh, it hit the feeling of the day square on. Spring is in the air.
I took down my show today. and parted with many friends (paintings) that will have new homes. At the end, I sold more than half of my paintings! (Thank you to all my generous buyers!) Now I am looking for my next place to show. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come by and see the show. I will let you know what is next. If you have an idea, let me know. Happy rain day!

March 7, 2008, Rainy Day by Starbucks

9x12, pastel and watercolor on wallis $100. plus ship and tax
I have always loved those rainy and snowy cityscapes of Childe Hassam. So today was the perfect day to challenge myself with the next cityscape, in a rain. This is Wheaton Plaza, right by Starbucks. Let it rain on so I can try more!

March 6, 2008, Out of my Element

approx. 4x6, pastel and watercolor on board
So what could be more out of my element than city structures? Two things I avoid. But if I really do say beauty is everywhere and it is just how you look. What could be a bigger challenge than to try to find it. So this morning I treked out to the Wheaton metro bridge and tried to find beauty.