"Sam", the Rescue Dog: Pastel on Sanded Paper

Samantha is a 6 year old cocker spaniel/golden retriever mix we rescued a year ago. We have no idea what she was doing in a South Carolina shelter, but we got very lucky. She's incredibly sweet.

Anyway, Sam's portrait was today's project. I go to class each week with a very limited set, and it results in some odd color choices. And while she isn't this purple(!), I captured her essence and I'm happy with the result.

PS - If you know someone who'd love a pet portrait, I love doing them. Feel free to get in touch!

"Tempus Fugit (Scott)" - 18" x 24" Pastel Portrail

The last time I painted my son Scott, he was a lot younger. No mustache, with a dimpled smile that lit up a room.  Happily, he let me take his picture yesterday, and it became today's painting.

"Orange Flower": (20" x 24" Pastel)

She's back ...

After 8 years, 1 month and 5 days (and over 200 B2B business blog posts, but that's another story), I returned to the easel.  And to my great good fortune, master pastellist Rae Smith is still teaching at the Katonah Art Center.

I'm rusty, but art is a bit like riding a bike. You feel a bit wobbly, but the pleasure is just the same.