Remembering a bit of beautiful history created a desire to paint the now extinct glacier and lake which was located high above the timberline in Sequoia National Park, California. The beautiful shades and hues of color present in the vast wilderness of the Grand Canyon reflected in morning sunlight were too much to resist. I had to paint my impression even though hundreds before me had done the same.
Pastel is the perfect medium.
Wishing everyone could feel the wonder that I did. Grandma's garden was always a wonderful mixture of all kinds of flowers. The white of the Water Lilly is such a contrast to the water made dark by the large leaves of this plant with stems and roots lurking beneath the water. The pain and anger in the eyes of Chief Joseph from years of forced separation from his people and his homeland was too compelling to resist. My stepfather was a very jovial person who loved a good joke and was always ready for fun.