Country Road

SOLD

	This is one of my personal favorites. It's an 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 pastel painting.

reclining nude

11 1/2 x 16 pastel painting.

price: $200 including shipping in the US. If you live outside of the US please email me for shipping costs.

Shipping FAQ's

Do the paintings come framed?
Generally I do not sell pastel paintings on the web with mats and frames. Framing is very individualized; dependent on where you plan to hang it, personal color preferences and varying costs. I feel that it is best for you to choose your mat and frame.
However, if you would prefer that I have your painting framed, prices begin at $150. This will also increase the shipping cost due to weight. If you are a buyer please email me with your questions.

How can I be sure that my painting will arrive undamaged?
I carefully ship all my paintings.

First they are mounted on a 3/16" or heavier foam core board that is 2" larger all round the artwork. The artwork is then taped on 4 corners to the board.
Then glassine paper (a smooth surfaced clear paper that does does not act as a magnet for the pastel particles) is taped securely on all sides.

Another foam core board the same size as the first one is placed over all and taped securely.

This is then placed into a packing box that is slightly larger than the foam core. As an additional precaution your painting will be insured. If by any remote chance the painting is damaged (proof will be required) I will reimburse you once I receive the painting.

dog portraits

If you are interested in having a portrait of you pet commissioned here are a few examples of my work. Please email me for more info.

ABOUT PASTELS

Pastel is not colored chalk, which is a limestone substance. Pastel is pure pigment-the same pigment used in making all fine art paints. It is the most permanent of all media when applied to a permanent ground and properly framed. There is no oil to cause darkening or cracking, nor other substance or medium to cause fading or blistering. Pastels from the 16th Century exist today, as fresh and alive as the day they were painted!
courtesy of the Connecticut Pastel Society

FRAMING
Pastel paintings require the surface be protected by glazing (glass being the most preferred). Pastel works of art generally require a minimum of 1/4" between the surface of the pastel and the glazing. The glazing should be cleaned on both sides with anti-static cleaner especially if Plexiglas or acrylic glazing is used. Loose particles may be drawn to the inside surface of the glazing otherwise.
It is wise to insert a spacer between the surface of the pastel and the mat for loose pastel particles to fall into. Before putting the pastel painting in place, tap the back to get rid of excess dust. Some artists spray their work but others prefer not to as the colours may change.
courtesy of IAPS

more about pastels from the

SOLD thru November 27th

belongs to Beverly in Middleburg, VA	belongs to Pamela in Uxbridge, MA
belongs to Alison in Studio City, CA	belongs to Alison in Studio City, CA
belongs to Marchant in Jacksonville, FL	belongs to Alison in Studio City, CA
belongs to Catherine in Newton, MA	belongs to Catherine in Newton, MA
belongs to Jeff in Aledo, TX	belongs to Catherine in Newton, MA
belongs to Janice in North Brunswick, NJ	belongs to Jennifer in Bozeman, Montana
belongs to Jeff in Aledo, Texas	donated to the mattyfund.org
belongs to Heidi in San Francisco, CA	belongs to Catherine in Newton, MA
belongs to Steven in Fairway, KS	belongs to Janice in North Brunswick, NJ
belongs to Randal in Sugar Land, TX	belongs to Catherine in Newton, MA
belongs to Marion in Groton, NY	belongs to Randal in Sugar Land, TX
belongs to Pamela in Conyers, GA	belongs to Susan in Newington, CT
belongs to Steven in Clovis, CA	belongs to Susan in Rocklin, CA
belongs to Nancy in Uxbridge, MA	belongs to Renee in Denver, CO