The pure joy of creating a piece of art from a blank sheet of paper is my passion, and I hope you will enjoy these pastels as much as I did when painting them.
I am a seeker of the peaceful moment, an unspoiled sandy beach, a quiet walk in the woods. The closer look at a beautiful bloom inspires me to translate the folding shades of color, to stop time forever, on paper. The pastel medium is an immediate pleasure to an impulsive artist.
I am an ex-New Yorker who moved to Kauai in the early 80's, with my camera, flute and oil box, unsure of my future but ready for a change. Since then I’ve had a family, played many gigs, and discovered pastels! I belong to several Pastel societies and art guilds, exhibit in juried shows and paint "en plein air" as much as I can. The pursuit of excellence in pastel is a continuing journey that I would like to share with you.
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May 19, 2025
Amazing Win, Best of Show Again!
This year at the PAH reception I was awarded Best of Show for my pastel "Early Spring in Waimea". I am truly blown away by this honor as it is my fourth consecutive win of this title.
All the works in the show are lovely and the members of our society have done an outstanding job organizing , hanging and all the work that goes into putting on an annual juried show.
Thank you Judge Lynn Dieffenbach and to PAH for hosting her this year.
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