Spring 2006

We have been living near Carcassonne, France (Langue D'Oc-Roussillon region in the mid-south) since last September and will stay until the beginning of June. I have done very little painting...but my french has improved greatly!! The landscapes and portraits that I have managed between meals can be found in New Works.

Fall 2005

We returned to France in September, and I am trying to organize myself to get some paintings of the landscape here in Rousillon-Langued'oc accomplished.  But mostly I've been eating, drinking, meeting new friends, amd learning to speak French.   Sometimes art must wait..

Summer 2005

I spent 10 weeks in France this spring, and plan to return to the south of France in September for several months. I didn't really do any painting at all, but hope to once I am settled in.

Summer 2004

Most of my recent works have been landscapes painted using pastels. Many were inspired by a recent trip up the California coast.....

Pastels are one of the purest forms of pigment. All media use the same basic pigments, but the binders and fillers used differs (oil, water, gums, etc. differ). Unlike oils, pastels will never crack, fade, or yellow, and do not need revarnishing.

However, since the pigments are placed on the paper in a dry form, pastels are vulnerable to the touch, and have to be framed under glass. This, as some of you know, can make shipping a little tricky. Ooops..