Sumac

"Sumac" (pastel, 8x8 inches) click here to bid or buy

Sumac is named for a red spice, since I've already used Paprika, Chili, Saffron, Cayenne, and Annatto. Serendipitously, this Hereford cow has precisely the dark purple-red coat color of Sumac.

Here are some progress shots:

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Arietta

"Arietta" (pastel, 7x5 inches) click here to bid or buy (coming soon)

Another little white-tailed fawn. This one was from a wildlife ranch somewhere on my travels. She doesn't quite have the family look from the deer in our neighborhood.

Speaking of travel, I wanted to let you know of my summer workshop opportunities! Click on the flyer for a closer look, and visit my workshop page for registration links and info. Hope to see you this summer!

Here are some progress shots of Arietta:

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Gambler (and a speed-video!)

"Gambler" (pastel, 8x6 inches) $230 unframed for a limited time, or $300 framed.

My latest center-eye composition. I happened to get video of the entire process on this one, and have made a quick speed-demo video. Enjoy!

And if you like the still shots, I have a few of those too:

the under-painting

How Gambler will look framed

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Cactus Blossom #3

"Cactus Blossom #3" (pastel, approx. 12x9 inches) click here to bid or buy

This was my first warm-up last weekend at The Painter's Cabin in Kerrville. There was a glorious prickly pear cactus growing right by the road, resplendent with flowers and bees (bees not shown.) It caught my eye immediately so I decided to make a part of it my first painting of the weekend.

I've only done two other cactus flowers, those were waaaay back in 2004... Both were done on the rough side of Canson, on red, and black, respectively.

"Cactus Blossom #1" (pastel, 12x9, 2004) sold

"Cactus Blossom #2" (pastel, 12x9, 2004) available

I believe this one was done on a pale gray Pastelmat.

 Pastel under painting washed in with water..

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Garbonzo

"Garbonzo" (pastel, 7x5 inches) click here to bid or buy

Found some new white stuff for my names lists. :)

Some progress shots:

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Tangerina

"Tangerina" (pastel, 7x5 inches) click here to bid or buy

This horned Jersey calf bathed in light put me in mind of another citrus name.

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