10″x8″ pastel on sanded paper
“To reach a port, we must sail – sail, not tie at anchor – sail, not drift.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Whatever port you want to reach this summer, remember, you won’t get there by drifting or staying tied to an anchor.
Field of Summer
10″x8″ pastel on sanded paper
“‘Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is all about.” -John Mayer
Last day of school is when summer starts in my book! Today is the beginning…
Dancing Lace
If it were not for the mosquitos and the chiggers I might not ever come inside. To be surrounded by The setting sun, and chest high flowers is a wonderful thing to experience.
Photo by Dickie Hill
Shotgun Storm
10″ x 8″ pastel on sanded paper
Beautiful thunder clouds across West Texas. I captured them from my shotgun studio.
Time is a funny thing. People have a way of discounting big blocks of time as unavailable. Much of my art is made in these blocks. I take full advantage of waiting time: waiting for appointments, planes, soccer teams to warm up before the game, and ballet classes to finish. Travel time is also a great time to create art, if you have a wonderful spouse (like I do) who not only prefers to drive, but also operates a motor coach as if it were on rails.
After the fires last week, I was so happy to drive through these clouds.
Ojitos First Light
8″x10″ pastel on sanded paper
Ojitos Canyon is on the Continental Divide Trail. I painted this just after dawn.
Rain in the Desert
10″x8″ pastel on sanded paper
With just a little rain the desert springs to life.
“Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul.”
-Emily Logan Decens
Chimney Rock
10″x8″ pastel on sanded paper
Plein air
Rio Chana
Pastel, and wind on sanded board. 11×14
Beautiful day. Beautiful river. I felt a bit like I was riding a bull trying to keep my easel in the ground.
Cork and Canvas
Cork and Canvas Painting Sessions
You don’t have to be an artist to go and try something new, and have fun! Bring your favorite buddy, some of your favorite photos, a snack, and something to sip, and walk away with real art that you created! You will be making your own art from a photo! We will be working in pastels on sanded paper which is a wonderful, vibrant, forgiving medium. All materials provided.
These classes are offered on three Saturday evenings in June. Each of the three evening sessions will be slightly different, and you will learn important art fundamentals such as value, color, composition, and texture.
Try one session, or come to all three! Discount offered if you purchase all three sessions. Click the buttons below for more information, and to purchase!
Dates: June 2, 16, and 30, 2018
Location: Sunnyvale Texas (about 15 miles east of downtown Dallas)
Let’s Take This Side Road
8″ x 10″ pastel on sanded paper
“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” -Erol Oman
We are driving across West Texas today. The wildflowers have been delightful! I love all to imagine what is down all those side roads. And to further imagine what would, or could happen when we get off the beaten path whether it be the highway, or just the course we are heading.
My lap studio.
