International Association of Pastel Societies - 35th Juried Exhibition 2019 Webshow

I’m honored to have my painting “Would You Play with Me” included into the 35th International Association of Pastel Societies Juried Webshow! Thank you to the jurors and conratulations to all winners! To view the show go to:

IAPS Thirty-Fifth Juried Exhibition 

"Would You Play With Me", soft pastel, 11x13"

21st Annual Pastel 100 Competition

I am excited to share with you that I have won an Honorable Mention in the Still Life category of the 21st Annual Pastel 100 with my pastel “Back in Time”!! Many thanks to the judge Kathy Hildebrandt! Of the 1500 paintings submitted, only 100 were chosen! Congratulations to all winners! The exhibit will be published in the April 2020 issue of Pastel Journal Magazine. Follow the link to see all winners.

Announcing the 21st Annual Pastel 100 Winners

"Seaworn"

Just off my easel, pastel on Pastelmat, 7,5x10"

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Δelta Art Gallery

PSWC 33rd Annual Pastels USA International Exhibition at Haggin Museum

I am honored to share with you that my pastel “Would You Play with Me”, 11x13” is currently in the PSWC’s 33rd Annual Exhibition at the Haggin Museum in Stockton, California. This prestigious show of talented and skilled pastelists will run May 16 to July 14, 2019. Congratulations to the award winners and to all accepted artists!!

Richeson75 Still Life & Floral 2019

http://www.richeson75.com/pages/stilllife/2019/index.html

I would like to share with you that “Would you play with me” and “Back in Time” have been selected as finalists in the 2019 Richeson75 Still Life & Floral Competition. Congratulations to all finalists and winners!

2019 PSWC Online Membership Show

Awesome news!! My painting “Treasures from the Past”, 8x11" was juried into PSWC Online Membership Show 2019 in the General Member Category. Thank you to the jury and congratulations to winners and accepted artists.

See the show here:

https://pswc.ws/membership-online-show-2019/ 

Richeson75 Figure/Portrait 2018

Awesome news via email! My pastel “Demetrios”, 12x10” has been selected as finalist in the 2018 Richeson75 Figure/Portrait exhibit. Also, my pastels “Another Day in the Office” 12x10 and "Sweet Sofie" 18x12" have been recognized as having artistic merit and they will be included in the exhibit book as Meritorious Entries. The exhibit will be held at the Richeson School of Art & Gallery in Kimberly, Wisconsin from October 25 to December 9, 2018. The online exhibit will go live October 25, 2018.

  “Sweet Sofie”, 18x12” and

"Love Boat"

"Love Boat", Soft Pastel on Uart 600, 9x12".

"Old Glove and Ball", Pastel on Richeson Hardboard, 9x12".

I am happy to share with you that my painting “Old Glove and Ball”, pastel on Richeson hardboard, 9x12" achieved meritorious distinction in Richeson75 Still Life & Floral 2018 Competition and will be included in the exhibit book. Congratulations to all finalists!

Richeson75 Small Works 2018 Finalist.

I am so happy to learn that my paintings, "Shipwreck II" and "Who Lost His Marbles" have been accepted in Richeson75 Small Works 2018 exhibition. These two pieces will be flying off to the Richeson School of Art & Gallery in Kimberly, WI shortly. The show hangs from February 22 to April 7. An online show and beautiful hardcover exhibit book are part of this event. My painting "Sweet Colors of Summer" will be included in the exhibit book as Meritorious Entry.

Congratulations to all wonderful artists that their artwork has been accepted to the exhibition.

"Shipwreck II", 8x9,5" soft pastel on Richeson pastel paper.

"Who Lost His Marbles", 9x11", soft pastel on  Richeson pastel paper.

"Sweet Colors of Summer", 8x10', soft pastel on U-ART 600 pastel paper

"When She Wears the Blue Ribbon", Soft pastel on Pastelmat, 24x20".

“Summertime”, self-portrait.

Soft Pastel on Pastelmat, 16x19,5”

"Refugee"

 19,5x16" Soft Pastel and Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat.

Having to flee your home because of violence is a traumatic experience. Life is so hard for all these people and you can see the pain in their eyes. I tried to capture this pain but also the gaze of hope for a better future.

Commission work. "Innocent Smile".

Pastel on Pastelmat, 23x19"

"My Furry Hoodie",

 "My Furry Hoodie", Sort Pastels on sanded paper, 20x14" A portrait for a change. I don't consider my self as a portraitist but I had a lot of fun painting this one.

Tanned Katrina is enjoying her winter portrait!

New Artwork

Pastel on Richeson Hardboard, 9x12"

Pastel on Richeson Pastel Paper, 8x10"

"Playtime"

Pastel on Richeson Pastel Paper, 12X16"

Art Kudos 2015

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 My painting "Five Bulbs" has been accepted into the Art Kudos 2015 international juried online exhibition. Congrats to all accepted artists and of course to all winners. Feel honored being among amazing artists!

"Five Bulbs" Pastel 8x10"

Richeson75 Still Life & Floral 2015 People's Choice Award

"Keys", Pastel on Richeson Black Hardboard, 8X10"

  I have wonderful news, "Keys" is the winner of Richeson75 Still Life & Floral 2015 People's Choice Award! The prize is a gift certificate for $500 worth of Richesonn's art materials! Thank you Richeson!!

Richeson75 Still Life & Florals 2015!

                           I have wonderful news! Keys and Spoons are finalists in Richeson75 Still Life & Floral 2015!! Incredible artwork! Congrats to all winners. I feel so honored being among all amazing artists! Enjoy!!! 

 http://www.richeson75.com/pages/stilllife/2015/index.html

"Keys", Pastel on Richeson Black Hardboard, 8X10"

"Spoons". Pastel, 8X10' on Richeson's black hardboard