Head Study

This painting was produced at Olivier's studio last Friday. The model once again was Daniel, and since it was the same pose, I decided to paint the back of his head rather than his whole body which I had done a couple of weeks ago in pastel.

This is my first painting on a gesso panel prepared with my own hands. Olivier and Julio were kind to share their "secret recipe" and I am glad for it. I found that I had to be a lot more patient because it takes more than one coat to get the color and texture desired, but once you get there it is a breeze!

"Study of Daniel's Head"

$320

Oil on Panel

A Kiss From The Sun -SOLD-

Bright beautiful colors!!! Does it get any better than that!?!?

Using my yummy pastels I tried to capture the beautiful orange bromeliads as they were being kissed by the sun rays. I hope this painting inspires you to go outside, pause for a moment, listen to the birds chirping, and take in the beauty around you.

"Sun-kissed Bromeliads"

11"x14"

Pastel on Board

Private Collection

New Surface

I present to you: the newest addition to my bromeliad series. This time I experimented a little bit and used pastelbord as my surface. I thought I was not going to find anything better for pastels than Sennelier's La Carte Paper, but I am happy to announce that I was wrong!!! :)
I'm looking forward to using this wonderful board many, many times in the future!

"Blushing Bromeliad"
11"x14"
35.5x28 cm
Pastel on Board
-SOLD-

Daniel

This is another one of the figure studies I worked on at Olivier's studio... It was a challenge to try and squeeze a full figure into a small surface. But that was exactly what I was looking for... Challenge=growth!!!

"Figure Study - Daniel"
15 3/4"x12"
Pastel on Sennelier La Carte Paper
$180 (Shipping and Handling Included)

MOCA!!!

Ladies and gentlemen,

I will be presenting at MOCA's 5 mins. of fame event. Please see flyer below. I hope you can join me!!!!

Pear Pear Pear

This is my second attempt at painting from my imagination. I love the fact that I have free reign to play with all the colors, especially those that many times get neglected to the "back" of the pastel box. I think this worked out really well. What do you think?

"Sexy Pear"

15 3/4"x12"

Pastel on Sennelier La Carte Paper

Dreamy Pears

I painted this entirely from my imagination. I wanted to get away a little bit from the technicalities of painting and experiment a little more with my "artistic license." I tend to get stuck on using only the colors I see, so in this one I had room to play. Not bad for the first time I try this exercise!

"Dreamy Pears"
12"x15 3/4"
Pastel on Sennelier La Carte Paper
$180 (Shipping and Handling Included)