During 2008, I have been drawn back even more towards the soft-pastel medium, which I was introduced to in 1989. It shouldn't be confused with oil-pastels, which are quite a different substance with their own characteristics. Soft pastels have a brilliance and sparkle which is unique to the medium. Pastels are considered "fragile", but once properly framed under glass they are perfectly safe and have a lifespan equally as long as any other major medium.
Pastels can capture Nature in an immediate and direct way, and although I still use oils on occasions, pastels are fast becoming my first choice for the subject-matter.
Nature's movements are easily seen through the action of clouds, swaying trees and leaves, and the ripples of water; both may be calm and tranquil, or dark and agitated.
Effects of light are important, sharp contrasts and distant shores. I usually like to include water in the scenery, if I can. I am also looking for ways of bringing flowers into the landscape; this can only happen when I get the opportunity to go out prospecting for suitable views.
Most thumbnails are clickable for more details, prices and larger image. For delivery of pastel paintings, please read the notes on the Contact page.
 Morning Hillmist (pastel); 18" x 12" |
 Shady Walk (pastel); 15" x 11" |
 Hestercombe Gardens (NFS) |
 Lakeland Waterfall; 16" x 12" |
 Scudding Clouds, Yorkshire; 15" x 11" |
 Glenfinnan Momument 15" x 11" |
 View to Eigg (Oil) NFS |
 Touch of Autumn (NFS) |
 Morning Colours; 10" x 8" Acrylic |
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