"C.A.T. On Broadway" benefit for CAT Adoption Team

Here's Looking At You, 3"x9" pastel

Here's a fun piece I did for the exhibit titled "C.A.T. On Broadway", a benefit for CAT Adoption Team, a no-kill cat shelter, which will be held at Art On Broadway Gallery, 12570 SW Broadway, Beaverton, Oregon. The reception is Saturday, March 5, from 5 pm to 9 pm and will feature cat-themed artwork created especially for this event. Wine tasting by Carlton Cellars. Come sample other whisker-licking good refreshments. Show dates: March 5 - 26, 2011. See you there!

New Little Landscapes

Roadside Attraction, 6"x6" pastel - SOLD

Morning Riot, 6"x6" pastel

Confetti, 6"x6" pastel - SOLD

These little works are great fun to paint and are small enough that just about anyone can find a spot to hang them or one could even set them on a shelf or tabletop.

Sweet Things for Your Sweetie

Pretty In Pink, 6"x6" pastel

Out of the Blues, 6"x6" pastel

One For You, One For Me, 6"x6" pastel

Just A Little Off The Top, 6"x6" pastel

Calorie-free and, oh, so delicious! Pick up these goodies at Aurora Gallery in Vancouver, Washington and Art On Broadway in Beaverton, Oregon. Your Sweetheart will swoon!

Gotta give credit where credit is due - my inspiration came from a couple of cute dessert paintings I bought that were painted by Susan E. Roden.

Get Ready for Valentine's Day

"At The Edge", pastel, 6"x6"

A great little painting based on similar photo of painting posted below. It was easy to turn the yellow flowers into pink ones and I like the effect. Available at Art On Broadway in Beaverton.

Christmas Party & Painting Exchange

"Canola Field", pastel, 6"x6"

In May one can find the chrome yellow fields of canola blooming west of Portland. And what a sight they are. Vivid yellow flowers thickly blanket rolling hills and make a spectacular subject for a painting.

This is the piece I painted for the Paint-Out Group's Christmas Potluck and Painting Exchange.

Artwalk for Annie

"Early Morning Risers", pastel, 12"x9" (SOLD)

This is the painting I donated to last night's "Artwalk for Annie". It was a fundraiser to help with Annie's medical expenses. A lot of people turned out for the event and bought beautiful works of art that were 100% donated by many generous artists. Annie is a fantastic artist herself, gorgeous woman and all-around good person. It was particularly gratifying to see her at the event and the progress she has made. You go, Girl!

Gallery Manager's Choice Award at Hood River Quick Draw

"A Fine Day," 9"x12" pastel painted en plein air

This is my tardy post from a September, 2010 event hosted by the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon. I am pleased to announce this painting received one of three Gallery Manager's Choice Awards. The weather was beautiful and we had a great deal of fun meeting and painting with other artists. The Quick Draw was followed by a lovely reception at the gallery. It really was a fine day.

You can see this painting, and more of my work, at the White Buffalo Wine Bar & Bistro in Hood River, Oregon.