Richeson75 Figure/Portrait 2019 Exhibition Book

The Richeson75 “Figure/Portrait 2019” beautiful full-color hard-cover exhibition book has arrived!!

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

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

Richeson75 Figure/Portrait 2017

 

Wonderful news via email! “Innosent Smile” and “Refugee” have been accepted into 2017 Richeson75 Figure/ Portrait show to be held at the Richeson Gallery in Kimberly WI. Also my painting “Summertime” achieved meritorious distinction. Thank you Richeson!!

“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"