Portrait in the Works

Want to see a portait in the works? Here is a commission for my long-time friend Louise Ratz as a gift to daughter Leslie of son Holden. It's great to watch it develop; it is still underway!

Jose Ascension de Gasca Wins at TX Pastel Society in San Antonio

The portrait in the below entry won an honorable mention, a second place in the portrait category at the Texas Pastel Society in San Antonio. The beautiful San Antonio Public Library downtown, with its cascading Dale Chihuly glass work dominating the multi-storied atrium, was the scene for the annual juried exhibition. It was great to have family, friends and fellow artist there for the exhibit and awards ceremoney; many thanks to all!

Two Paintings Juried into Texas Pastel Society Show

Please join me at the artists reception from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, May 5 at the San Antonio Public Library. I had two works juried in, including this painting of a local artisan and stonemason, as well as a more recent work, "Gone Fishin'". The paintings for this exhibit have a Texas theme, so it will be fun to see what reminds artists of our state.

Martha's Vineyard Landscape Juried into Austin Pastel Society Annual Exhibit

I painted "Fall Treasures, Martha's Vineyard" on site and in my studio in late fall. It will be on display with 49 other selections at the Corridor of Art, 700 Lavaca, beginning March 7 through the end of April. Please join me and other artists at the artists' reception and awards ceremoney on Sunday, March 27 from 3 to 5 p.m.

North Hills Gallery Exhibition Artists' Reception

As chair of the exhibition, I share the awards presentation with APS President Britta Herzog. On the right, she present a merit award for my painting of "Mollie II" -- see photos below.

4th Annual APS North Hills Gallery Exhibit

Please join me and 24 other colleagues with the Austin Pastel Society for the artists' reception opening our exhibition. It's 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7 at North Hills Gallery, NHills Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive, right off Far West near Mopac. These are my two works in the show, which will be juried by Austin artist Eve Larson. I am also exhibit co-chair for the show, and we all had fun hanging it today -- it looks great!

Austin Pastel Society Paint-Around

Last week four fellow artists and I started our own paintings -- and then spent time "painting around" each others' works! After an hour the five finished paintings were signed by all five of us and sold for our scholarship fund. Here I am working on someone else's Italian landscape; "my" painting was a Martha's Vineyard harbor scene.