Welcome to my Native American portrait and wildlife gallery. Please take a moment to look around. The pastel paintings you see here are all originals and all for sale unless otherwise marked. Click on any picture for more details, or visit the Gallery page for a complete portfolio.
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 Blackfoot, 24x30 |
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My focus is to create vivid historical portraits of American Indians and expressive images of animals in a realistic style. I believe that the face is the most rewarding subject to paint, and using this medium I am able to combine both an appreciation for history and a love of nature.
I work on suede mat board, instead of the traditional heavyweight paper. The velour gives the paintings a distinctive smooth appearance and provides a stronger, more adherent surface for the chalk.
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 Cougar, 16x20 |
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Each artwork is custom-framed upon completion to protect the surface of the painting. This is important because I do not use chemical sealants or fixatives on any of my finished pieces. Non-reflective glass prevents glare from obscuring the image.
Because pastel pigments do not fade, a painting - when handled properly - may last for hundreds of years. And unlike printed mediums, pastel originals are one-of-a-kind and will never be mass-produced. This gives them a high long-term investment value.
To see a pastel painting develop step by step, click on Latest. Completed projects will be archived lower on the page. Feel free to post your questions or comments on my Blog.
Enjoy your visit and be sure to check back soon - new items are added regularly.