Newest Works

Okay, I just wanted to start off by saying thrift stores rock! I just recently got my very own artist table at a local second hand store and with a little work (well, make that a lot of work) it has become a gorgeous and practical piece of furniture. Now all I need is a board protector and I am set. I'm so excited, it should be delivered sometime today or tomorrow.

Now on to the more interesting stuff; I have a couple new pieces to post. I've been experimenting with chalk pastels again and I'm improving my background painting along with details in this medium.

The first piece I created was for a dear friend to say good bye as he was moving out of state. I used basic chalk pastels and copied a poem on a transparency sheet at an office supply store. Its a great effect I will definitely use again.

The second piece was just an expansion on technique from the first. I've decided I really enjoy using the pastels. They are very forgiving and fun to work with. This particular still life was complied from several different photos I found. I played with the color a bit, but paid special attention to preserving the realism of the piece.

Photos to come!