The Gift

My challenge here was getting the wrapping paper to seem "shiny" and the pear to glow in the subtle light that bounced off the package. A perfect gift for anyone!
 "The Gift" 8x10"   Oil on Canvas   $200.00 unframed

Witty Silence

 This piece truly painted itself! The poppies are so dynamic and the angle of the stems reaching out to the right gives it wonderful energy. You will find new gems in this piece day after day!
"Witty Silence" 8x10" oil on canvas
$325.00 framed in a heavy dark frame that really makes it pop!
Available at Gallery 4 South, Wenatchee

Morning Glimpse

"Morning Glimpse" 6x6" pastel $200.00
Framed in a slim elegant silver frame with double mat.
Available at Gallery 4 South in Wenatchee. Contact Charleen Martin
at gallery4south@gmail.com if interested in purchase.

Twilight Glimpse

"Twilight Glimpse" 6x6" pastel $200.00
Framed in a slim elegant silver frame with double mat
Available at Gallery 4 South in Wenatchee. Contact Charleen Martin
at gallery4south@gmail.com if interested in purchase.

Vociferous

"Vociferous" went through a ton of transitions before landing here with this little gem. It began with a stagnant horizontal image and with a leap of faith and a "who gives a damn if I ruin it" attitude, it evolved into a dynamic painting with movement and tons of contrast.

"Vociferous" 12x12" Pastel on LaCarte Card  
$360.00 Framed in a slim elegant silver frame with double mat
View at Gallery 4 South, 4 South Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA

Mischief

I wanted to do some plein air painting, but had only a short span of time, so set up my easel outside of my studio in the flower garden - sketched in some shapes and colors, and then gave it full rein and hung on for the ride. This is where it ended. I love the colors and design - lots of diagonal movement and contrast.

"Mischief" 8x8" Pastel on LaCarte Card
$250.00 SOLD  Thanks Gallery 4 South, Wenatchee

Jasmine Alone

There's just something about the pastel medium - the immediacy - the layering - the tactile sensibility - it just feels natural in my hands - pushing it onto the paper . . .

I can leave it for days and it doesn't dry on the palette - I don't need to spend an hour mixing paint before diving into the act of painting - creating art.

My niece agreed to pose for me one afternoon when they were over for a visit. I love her eyes and her round cheeks - she is a beauty!

This has been juried into the 2011 Pastel Society of America Exhibit in New York City.

The show hangs from Sept. 6 thru Oct. 1, 2011

"Jasmine Alone" 11x14" Pastel on LaCarte Card $725 Framed with double mat.
Contact me for purchase information.

Wild Sunflowers in March

Hiking up the hill behind our ranchette, you'll find these fabulous wild sunflowers among the sagebrush. My goal was to create a feeling of joy! I'm sure it will bring colorful joy to any room of your home or office!

"Wild Sunflowers in March"  6x8" oil on canvas.
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