Sunday, November 27, 2005 This painting was done a few years ago and I remembered how much I enjoyed it! I'm going to do another version of it here soon and it will be fun to compare the differences.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 This painting is an older pastel I thought I would share. Happy Thanksgiving to everybody! When we get back I'll have some new postings I would like to share along with some works in progress. I thought it would be fun to share with everyone how a pastel painting comes together.
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 This portrait was painted last spring on a LaCarte support with NuPastels, Rembrandts and Great Americans. The size is approximately 8"x10" .
Mike’s work has won several awards in pastel and watercolor in both regional and national exhibits since 1971 and his work hangs in private collections around the world. He has been in the Pastel Journal's Top 100 for 2005 and just recently selected for 2007 for his portrait and figurative work.
Mike is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and the Pastel Society of Colorado; he is also a member of the Pastel Society of the Northern Rockies. Mike is represented by Deselms Fine Art in Cheyenne, Wyoming,and The Link Gallery in Estes Park, Colorado.
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