Endangered species are my subject of choice simply because we, as a worldwide society, need to learn who these species are as their populations become increasingly threatened with extinction. The surrounding forest provides home to a myriad of singing birds. Hikes are enjoyed in the nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and swimming with sea turtles is my favorite relaxation. They are remarkable for their permanence, longevity and color-fastness as compared to all other media. Pastel paintings from the 16th century exist today, as fresh as the day they were painted.
Pastels have the stature of oil and watercolor as a major fine art medium.
Only 300 signed and numbered reproductions are created for each limited-edition print series resulting in increased value. Quantities are not limited with the open-edition prints thus making them even more affordable. The mat is hand-signed and titled by Rochelle and species information is printed on the back. Wholesale pricing, quanitity discounts, and licensing rights are available on many of Rochelle's images. Please e-mail R. Mason Fine Arts for specifics and a list of images to choose from.