Fingers Crossed ...

Sheesh. You'd think I could show you something besides the same ol', same ol' paintings. I really have done others lately. But I wanted to say that I've just entered these three paintings in the annual juried exhibition for the Austin Pastel Society. Fingers crossed that I get one of them juried in.

Someday, when I am a more seasoned artist with a few prizes under my belt, I'll stop squealing like a 3rd grader about simply entering a competition. Here's to the day when I really have something to squeal about!

Thanks for taking a look ....

Well Heeled
12 x 16 image
$350

Golden
17 x 13
NFS

Blue Morning
7.5 x 9.5
NFS

Waiting ....

Many thanks to Rita Kirkman, pastelist fabuloso, who so generously offered up the use of some her great photos as references to some of us in a pastel workshop. She goes to various fairs and themed events and shoots unique and interesting photos. I've been especially smitten with this young prairie woman and the wonderful sunlight falling across her, and I just had to paint her. She seems to be watching and waiting anxiously for someone.

10x14 pastel

You can find Rita's website and amazing work here.