Colorado Snow Field

This pastel painting is done on pastel card and measures 10"x14". The texture of the field was what drew me to this subject.

Torrey Pines II

This pastel painting measures 14"x10" and is done on velour paper.

Beach at Twilight

This pastel painting measures 10"x14" and is done on velour paper. The breeze was cool as the sound of the distant crashing waves welcomed the setting sun.

Hilton Head Marina

This pastel painting measures 18"x24" and is done on pastel card. My attraction to this image was the color of the sunset and its reflections in the water contrasting the boats and dock in shadow.

Torrey Pines Morning

This pastel painting is done on colorfix sanded paper and measures 18"x24". The overcast conditions were just starting to burn off though a slight haze hung around.

Looking Towards Pelican Point

This pastel painting is done on velour paper and measures 19.75"x25.5". I was in the Crystal Cove State Park as the sun was rising behind me.

Flat Rock Torrey Pines

This pastel painting is done on velour paper and measures 19.75"x25.5". The cliffs were still in shadow as I faced San Diego in the distance.

Torrey Pines

This pastel painting is done on velour paper and measures 19.75"x25". In developing my style, one of the goals I have set for myself is to loosen up my painting.

Old Orange Grove III

 This pastel painting is done on colorfix sanded paper and measures 18"x24". There was a quiet, energized feeling in the shadows of the grove.

Old Orange Grove II

This pastel painting is done on color fix sanded paper and measures 18"x24". The cast shadows on the ground and the highlights in the trees were the elements I wanted to focus on in this series of paintings.

Old Orange Grove I

This pastel painting is done on colorfix sanded paper and measures 18"x24". This old orange grove cast some great shadows. The trees were much bigger than orange trees I have seen in the past.

L A Arboretum II

This pastel painting measures 18"x24" and is done on colorfix sanded paper. There was a mid morning haze hanging around the pond and the details seemed to fade into a violet blur.

Sedona Rocks III

This pastel painting is done on velour paper and measures 27.5"x19.75".