Pastel Reflections

 This was an experiment with dimension and perspective.  I don't find them as much fun to make, but they are a challenge and I love to push myself in new directions. :)

charcoal- Birds in Flight

  I am working on creating movement and when I convert these to pastels I will use light and shadows to help achieve this.  Every creation is a new experience and presents new challenges.

Charcoal Reflections

   This would refer to inner reflections of course as I notice that this sketch appears to be slanted.  This is interesting to me as I have an injured ankle and therefore walk "slanted".  :/

simple sketches

   I have been doing a lot of simple sketches- trying to improve on dimension and perspective.  The beach always has a lot to offer  although the wind sometimes gets in the way!  One of these photos is a bit shady but my dog wore me out and I am too tired to re-shoot it. Five beach books have been completed so I am ready to get back to my work with pastels.  Yesterday when I was walking my dog I experienced a "snowstorm" of white and fuzzy seedlings from a tree nearby.  It was completely surreal but of course  I was without my camera! :)  It was still thrilling to experience the magic!  :)

Outer Banks Memory Books

  These are the memory books that I created.  The outside is natural paper with pressed flowers; the binding is decorative wood and the inside contains white paper bags that can be filled with cards, letters and other collectibles. :)

artwork in Duck and flowers :)

  I took photos of the artwork at the Duck location and of the store itself.  There were quite a few reflections, but i did the best I could!  I have been sketching on flowers with dimension and am constantly trying out new ideas.  I like to add a little "flair" to my flowers and try to keep them bright and interesting. :)

Framed pieces ready for sale in Duck

  I have several pieces framed and ready to go hang in the store located in Duck, N.C.  I will post pictures of how they look matted and framed later as it is almost time to leave.  These are two of the pieces I will have there. :)