Pastel Art

Artists Describing Their Art:

Sue Johnson - The images presented here are a small sample of art done over the past few years I work in oils, acyrlics, charcoal and pastels. My choice of medium is based on how I feel about my subject matter. I paint or draw whatever attracts me in the moment. Therefore, several themes run through my art --the figure, still life, landscape, and the feminine archetype. I am sustained by my connection to Eastern contemplative practices and from an intuitive sense of connection to the universal spirit of harmony, peace and receptivity. I think this attraction to the mysteries of existence comes through in my art. Please fell free to comment on these works or make a contact if you are interested in seeing more art than that shown on these pages. I will continue to add artwork to this site. Come back soon and see what is new. ...

Ric Hall And Ron Schmitt - These pastel paintings are collaborative work by artists Ric Hall and Ron Schmitt. Ric and Ron work simultaneously, standing next to one another. They start each piece with no conscious plan as to what the final result will be. Rather, they rely on spontaneous collaboration in the moment to allow the images to develop. Working literally over and around each other, both artists develop all areas of the image. They work with little verbal discussion or debate, allowing their strokes to do the talking. At various points in the process they apply an anhydrous alcohol fixative to keep the pigment from shifting and ready it for the next layer of color. Ric and Ron have been painting using this method for over 25 years, even as their technique and perspectives have matured....