Sketching at Crystal Springs.
Peace...
One of those fleeting moments of pure contentment and peace in the beauty of the garden.
Pendleton sunrise...
Another piece from the current show at Clackamas County Federal Credit Union Gallery, sponsored by Clackamas County Arts Alliance. Whew, that’s a mouthful. Woke up one morning in a Pendleton hotel looking over this scene. Part of the challenge is making the symmetry of the repetitive rolling hills interesting.
Hobbit perspective..
Sketching with friends Katherine van Schoonhoven and Suzanne Scheidel George on Hawthorne yesterday. The weather cooperated for a few minutes and we had a great time. Happy in the company and being outside.
Solo show...
Part of my solo show in pastel sponsored by Clackamas County Arts Alliance. I appreciate the dedication and talents of Sue Allen who coordinates the galleries.
Take a breath...
We’re so pressured in this country for product and outcome, we seldom give rest the respect it’s due as part of the creative process. After a press to make several pieces for the show, I am able to relax ~ at least in terms of art making. Gently clean the pastels. Sort them again by my palette and what makes sense to me. Enjoy how pretty they look before diving in and creating color chaos again.