"Autumn" (detail) 24 x 18 in. pastel 2000

There actually is autumn color in this drawing, but the detail is useful to show the type of drawing and smudging effects possible with chalk pastel.  Using pastel over watercolor washes can give extra texture and depth to the work.

"Spring Squall, Nicola Lake" Oil on Canvas 16" x 20" 2000

As of October 2010, this was the only comment left by a visitor to this blog.  He said it was the best of the bunch, so I guess that's something, eh?

"Bird Born of Water" 24x18 in. oil on canvas 2005