I am a dentist by profession but have been painting seriously for 15 years. I am self-taught through in person workshops and online study. I have been a member of Pastel Artists of Canada for many years earning eminent pastelist status. I also have signature status with Pastel Society of America and IAPS master circle. My work is mostly focused on the landscape of Western New York near my home in Buffalo and I am able to paint and hang my work in my office.
I work mainly from reference photos taken while on walks or travelling, focusing on composition and light that have the potential for expressive use of color. Although I work on various papers with varying techniques, I enjoy using watercolor on white sanded paper to give me an abstract pattern of value and color on which to base the pastel painting, allowing the underpainting to show through where it enhances the painting. I feel that this combination gives me the most flexibility in achieving a unique feel to my work.
Upcoming Workshops
Underpainting Options
ICAN 2025 - Studio B
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Half-Day Workshop
“Setting the stage for exciting pastel paintings using watercolor.”
Objective
To get a feeling for the potential of watercolor as a vehicle for more exciting pastel outcomes.
Description of Workshop
We will start with a quick demo on how I would approach a typical underpainting and then the class will work with watercolor to produce an underpainting using a simple reference provided by the instructor. We will then apply pastel over the underpainting together with individual instruction as needed.
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Workshop Material List
- Assortment of either tube or dry pan watercolors
- 1⁄2 inch flat wash brush
- #12 or thereabouts
- Round watercolor brush
- A white sanded pastel paper 8 x 10 in, mounted on a backing board, Uart is acceptable, however bright white is preferable. If Lux archival brand is available that is best since it does not have to be mounted as it will not buckle.
- Your regular pastel assortment
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Workshop Fee (PAC members): $75
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