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Q: What’s on the easel today?

Pastel paintings in progress

A: Work continues on “Harbinger” (left) and “Magisterial” (right).

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Q: What’s on the easel today?

Work in progress


A: I am working on a small 26” x 20” pastel painting called, “Harbinger” that, for once, is coming together rather quickly.

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Q: What’s on the easel today?

“Apparition,” soft pastel on sandpaper, 58” x 38”

A: “Apparition,” soft pastel on sandpaper, 58” x 38,” awaits some finishing touches.

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Q: What’s on the easel today?

Work in progress!


A: I continue working on two 58” x 38” pastel paintings. The one on the left does not yet have a title. On the right is “Apparition.” I hope to finish this one soon.

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Q: What’s on the easel today?

Work in progress!

A: A 58” x 38” pastel painting in the early stages.

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Q: What’s on the easel today?

Work in progress

A: This is my second day working on a new “Bolivianos” pastel painting. Next I will layer black Rembrandt soft pastels for the background. It usually takes 4 or 5 layers just to cover the 400 grit sandpaper.

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Q: What’s on the easel today?

Work in progress


A: I’m making slow progress on “Apparition,” 58” x 38,” soft pastel on sandpaper. There is still plenty of work to be done on the details.

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Q: What’s on the easel today?

Nearly finished!


A: I’m finishing up “Maestro,” soft pastel on sandpaper, 26” x 20”.

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Q: What’s on the easel today?

Work in progress


A: I am working on a small, as yet untitled, pastel painting.

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Q: What’s on the easel today?

Ready to begin!

A: I’m ready to start a new 26” x 20” pastel painting that will be number 28 in the “Bolivianos” series.

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