"Shapes and Patterns"

                           

 I have wonderful news to share with you. I have just found out that my painting "Shapes and Patterns" hangs in the main office of the trauma surgeons of The Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School (ranked the #1 hospital in the US)! I couldn't be more happy and proud!

 "Shapes and Patterns", Pastel on Sennelier La Carte, 16X22"

Richeson75 Small Works 2015

I would like to share with you that  "Five Bulbs" and "Washed Ashore" has been accepted as finalists in the Richeson 75 Small Works 2015. They are invited to the exhibition at Richeson Gallery and will be included in the online exhibition. They will also be shown in the exhibit book! I couldn't be more happy!

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

             
                                                                             

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

 http://www.richeson75.com/pages/smallworks/smnonoilgal.html

http://www.richeson75.com/pages/smallworks/smoilgal.html

Scratchboard Art

"Predator II". Scratchboard, 8X10". 

"Owl". Scratchboard, 8X10". 

"Cat's eyes". Scratchboard, 3X5".

"Pebbles II". Scratchboard, 3X5". 

"Washed Ashore"

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

                                    

Earlier work

                              "Color Spheres" Pastel on Sennelier la Carte, 25X21cm (10X8")

                       "Pick them Up" Pastel on Richeson Hard Board 20X25cm (8X10") 

                      "Still Life with Eggs" Pastel on Richeson Hardboard, 23X30cm (9X12")

                                 "Temptation" Pastel on Sennelier la Carte, 20X20cm (8X8")

"Treasures of the Past" Pastel on Sennelier la Carte, 28X43cm (11X17")

                                       "Checker Reflections" Pastel, 25X21cm (10X8")

''Sharing Purpose''

Pastel on Richeson's black hardboard, 9X12''

                                    

"Silverware II''

Pastel, 12X16''on Richeson's Premium Pastel Paper.

                                

"Five Bulbs"

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

                                  

"Spoons".

Pastel on Richeson's black hardboard, 8X10"

                                    

''Pebble Beach''

                                  

Pastel on Richeson's black hardboard, 9X12'' 

''Three Orchids''.

"Three Orchids", Pastel on Richeson Hardboard, 8x10"

                                 
                                   

Nature loves Diversity

Pastel on Pastel Hardboard 20X25cm 8X10"

''Nocturne''

Pastel on Richeson Pastelboard, 9X12''

                                   

"Cymbidium"

Pastel on Riheson's Pastelboard, 8X10"

                                        

Strokes of Genius 5

 

 Strokes of Genius 5 arrived. It features two of my paintings, "Colors of the Shore" and "Still Life with Eggs". Get a copy of this inspiring book at:

www.northlightshop.com/strokes-of-genius-5-the-best-of-drawing-group

"Shapes and Patterns"

                                                   Pastel on Pastelpaper, 16X22'' 

"Iridescences"

Pastel on Richeson Pastelboard, 8X10"

                                      

''The Flow''

Pastel on Richeson's Premium Pastel Surface, 8,5X12'

                            

Richeson75 Small Works 2013

Cutlery, Pastel 8X10"

 I have exciting news to share with you! "Cutlery" has been accepted as a finalist in the Richeson 75 Small Works 2013. It's invited to the exhibition at Richeson Gallery and will be included in the online exhibition. It will also be shown in the exhibit book!

Featured from Blick's. Pastel Journal and Artist's Magazine.

Two of my pastels featured in Pastel Journal and Artist's Magazine by Blick's Art Supplies! I am thrilled and honored! Thank you so much Blick!!

IAPS 2012 Web Show

"Cutlery", Pastel on Pastelcard, 8X10"

Such wonderful news!! "Cutlery" has been accepted into the IAPS 2012 Web Show!! Congratulations to all accepted artists! Thrilled and honored being among such amazing artists!

Strokes of Genius 4

Strokes of Genius 4 is out! I have finally received my copy and I am thrilled to be among all those incredible artists. It features two of my paintings, "Just the two of us" and "Pebbles". 

Get a copy of this inspiring book at: 

www.northlightshop.com/strokes-of-genius-4?lid=sgslan102912

International Artist Magazine #86

Finally, the issue 86 of International Artist magazine has arrived and I am very pleased with the article on my work, "Eye-Popping Details." pp 90-97. It features 3 step-by-step demonstrations plus 8 additional paintings. I tried to give as much info as possible about my work and my technique. I'm honored to be a part of Artists on International Artist magazine and I highly recommend their publication to others. I hope that you all will get a chance to check out their latest issue!

ART KUDOS 2012 online exhibition

I am pleased to inform you that my painting "Still Life With Eggs" was accepted for inclusion in the Art Kudos 2012 online exhibition. This year, out of 359 artists, a total of 157 were chosen for the exhibition.
Congratulations to all award winners and finalists. I feel honored to be among all those wonderful artists.

Pastel on Pastel Hardboard, 9X12"

http://www.artkudos.com/2012/page3.html

     

Strokes of Genius 5

I am thrilled to share with you that my paintings"Still Life with Eggs" and Colors of the Shore" are chosen for North Light Book's latest competition Strokes of Genius 5 Best of Drawing Composition!!

Congratulations to the 93 artists chosen, I feel honored to be among them!

Still Life with Eggs, Pastel on Pastel Hardboard, 9X12"

Colors of the Shore, Pastel on Pastel Hardboard, 9X12"

Follow the link to see all accepted artists

http://www.artistsnetwork.com/medium/drawing/strokes-5-winners

Signature Status in Pastel Society of America!

I am so excited and happy! I was elected Signature Membership in the Pastel Society of America. Thank you to the PSA Jury, it's such a great honor.

Richeson75 Online Pastels 2012

I am so happy to inform you that my painting Silverware has been accepted as a finalist in the Richeson75 Online Pastels 2012. The online exhibit will go live on Friday, May 4. Also my paintings Balance and Reflections of Temptation will be included in the competition book as Meritorious Entries.

Pastel on Pastel Hardboard, 9X12 

Sipping Nectar

Pastel on Pastel Hardboard 23X30cm (9X12")

Cymbidium Orchids

Pastel on Pastel Hardboard 23X30cm (9X12") 

Dark and Delicious

Pastel on Pastel Hardboard 20X25cm (8X10")

Compelled by Green

Pastel on Pastelboard 20X25cm (8X10") 

Kanaria Beach

Pastel on Pastel Hardboard 23X30cm (9X12") 

Pebbly Beach II

Pastel on Pastel Hardboard 23X30cm (9X12")