Pastel 100 Winner!

My painting "Full House" won Third Place in the Still Life & Floral category of the 16th Annual Pastel 100 competition!!  It will be featured in the April 2015 edition of the Pastel Journal Magazine.

"Full House"

16" x 20"

Soft Pastel

For a full list of this year's winners, click here.

Pastel Society of America Exhibition Award!

I'm absolutely thrilled to report my painting "Full House" received the Canson Excellence in Arts Award at the Pastel Society of America's 42nd Annual Exhibition, "Enduring Brilliance."  The super exciting part for me is that winning this award has given me MASTER PASTELIST status with the PSA!

Ever since I started entering this show (this is my 5th year/3rd award), I've wanted to go back to NYC to see the show in person.  Unfortunately, I was never able to go.  This year, I actually planned ahead, kept my schedule clear, and bought my tickets.  The fact that I won this award and Master Pastelist status is just icing on the cake!  I can't wait!

The show is being held at the National Arts Club in New York City from September 2 to 27, 2014.  I'm so looking forward to seeing the show and meeting new pastelist friends.  And gallery hopping in NYC!

"Full House"

16" x 20"

Soft Pastel

See the PSA web site for details on the "Enduring Brilliance" exhibition.

Pastel Society of America

15 Gramercy Park South

New York, NY 10003

212-533-6931

Marine Show at Kirsten Gallery

My painting "Tethered Trio" will be part of a marine show at the Kirsten Gallery from July 13 to August 31, 2014.  Opening reception is Sunday, July 13, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.  If you're in the Seattle area, please stop by!

"Tethered Trio"

20" x 16"

Soft Pastel

(SOLD)

For information regarding this painting, please contact the Kirsten Gallery, (206) 522-2011. 

Kirsten Gallery

5320 Roosevelt Way NE

Seattle, WA  98105

(206) 522-2011

ARC Finalist & NPS Show

My painting "Saturday Evening Puzzle" is a finalist in the 2013/2014 ARC Salon!  When you have some time, definitely check out all the amazing work.

"Saturday Evening Puzzle"

18" x 24"

Soft Pastel

This painting was also accepted into the Northwest Pastel Society's 28th International Open Exhibit held at American Art Company in Tacoma, WA.  The opening reception is on June 21, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  I plan to be in attendance, so if you are in the area, please stop by.  Should be a great show!

American Art Company

1126 Broadway Plaza

Tacoma, WA 98402

253.272.4327

Southwest Art Magazine "Artist to Watch"

Southwest Art Magazine

May, 2014 issue

I am very excited to announce I am featured as an "Artist to Watch" in the May issue of Southwest Art Magazine!

To read the article online, go here.

My Painting in the Pastel Journal!

I'm very happy to announce my painting "Saturday Evening Puzzle" was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Pastel Journal's 15th Annual Pastel 100!

"Saturday Evening Puzzle"

18" x 24"

Soft Pastel