"Pastel Poppies"

Happy New Year!! I hope the new year brings you all

much happiness and joy. I've had a great year and look forward

to many more paintings and shows in 2011. Painting keeps me

happy and I love sharing it with you. All the best!!!

Going to the Oasis - Plein Air Study

Our painting group met yesterday morning at the Oasis. I did this pastel study of the entrance. If you haven't been to the Oasis lately, you won't recognize it. It's undergoing massive construction. They have already completed a 4 story parking garage and are in the process of building a very large hotel and additional shops. The one consistent thing - great views and mediocre food. This is the 2nd pastel plein air I've recently done. I like working with pastels because it lightens my load. Much less to carry and very light weight. I like easy!! 9x12