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View of the Willamette River

“View of the Willamette River” pastel on Pastelmat, 2026, 7″ x 9.5″

Inspired by a favorite trail along the Willamette River, and the springtime view at a favorite spot along the way. This piece uses a combination of Henri Roche, Blue Earth, and Sennelier soft pastels.

Stormy Weather

“Stormy Weather” pastel on Pastelmat, 2026, 7″ x 9.5″

Inspired by the night-dark clouds of a storm moving in, and rain falling as a misty curtain over distant hills. This piece makes use of Henri Roche’s “Feu d’artifice” selection of dark pigments enhanced with sparkles.

Summer Sunrise, McMinnville

I enjoy a beautiful sunrise. Happily, there are so many!

“Summer Sunrise, McMinnville, June 2026″ –  5″ x 7”, pastel on pastelbord

This June sunrise is done on Ampersand Pastelbord, using Blue Earth soft pastels. It captures the western horizon on a colorful morning, seen from a local trail.

This piece is available for sale. If interested, please contact me by email.

Views From The Ester Lee in June

I spent a couple days painting on the coast on the southern edge of Lincoln City, Oregon, in June. The view from the window of my room was lovely. I watched the tide come and go for hours.

“Sunrise View From the Ester Lee in June” 5″ x 7″ pastel on pastelbord
“Storm Rolling In, June at the Ester Lee” 5″ x 7″ pastel on pastelbord

Both of these pieces are available for sale (please email me if interested). These were painted en plein air from the open windows of a room at the Ester Lee Hotel, using Sennelier and Henri Roche pastels on Ampersand Pastelbord.

I have been finding myself more inspired lately – ocean views, forest trails, expanses of fields in full bloom, and so many beautiful sunrises and sunsets.