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.
Latest Paintings
May 01, 2012
Back in the Sticks!
I am almost done with my Tahoe Series,except for the signing and various odds and ends that will go into the final stages of this endeavor. I am weary of oil painting and ready to get dusty again! Bring on the sticks!!I've been collecting ref. material and now will have to decide which way to go,I've got some lovely reflecting pools, wild water,sun soaked beaches, red dirt battered plantation houses..hmmm decisions..
I do have a new gallery to promote in Hanapepe called Puuwai HaoKila run by Veronica, a very spirited Lady who makes and designs mouthwatering jewelry too!I will be uploading a very short documentary done by my son Joe for a college class, featuring moi..(I'm thinner in person, really!!)
And that's the news!! more exhibitions are coming up, I'll post anything newsworthy!!
Sincerely,
Helen
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PSWC 26th Pastels USA international OpenExhibition» May. 21, 2012 - Jun. 23, 2012
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