Subconscious choices...

Pastel on toned grey paper, approx. 10 x 12 inches.

I was running out the door with the old standby charcoals to a life drawing session. Passing the pastel cup I subconsciously pulled a yellow, red and blue to take along. I realized these are the colors I see reflected off skin by warm lighting. This portrait drawing was relegated to the shred pile, however, when I pulled it out a month or so later the image held a certain something I still can't identify. #roxannecolyerart #pastelpainting #drawing #makingartmyway

Some days are diamonds...

Pen and pastel, 10x12 approx

Some days are diamonds and some days are still stone... with a nod to John Denver and songwriter Dick Feller. The trick is to find the diamonds in the piles of buffalo chips. 

Grand experiments...

Ink on paper...

I've spent so long sharpening my observation skills with architecture, it's hard to relearn seeing humans. Still trying to find a surface and medium that rocks my socks. #roxannecolyerart #portrait #drawing #makingartmyway

Fowl Abstraction...

Fowl Abstraction. Acrylic on masa and Strathmore drawing paper.  

Having so much fun with children's styrofoam cards and an old chopstick. Acrylic colors with a pin press to transfer. Can't possibly do anything serious in July... or August... and possibly September.

Reprising the series...

"I Never Made it to Santorini" oil, 40"x30"

One of the first from the Working The River series. The series was inspired by the Willamette River Falls old mill buildings. This image pays tribute to all of those who worked hard all of their lives while dreaming of a romantic getaway. 

Persistent color...

Acrylic sketch on paper. 

I guess my color voice is coming through loud and clear and here to stay. And why conform in the first place? This is a quick figure sketch in acrylic paint from so long ago I can't remember exactly when... seems it was 7 or 8 years ago and about 16x20 inches.