Pastels or oil pastels refer to the application of soft colors by painting
with soft sticks that resemble chalk. The colors (usually muted or lighter
tinted) are drawn onto the artwork surface. Edgar Degas, a 19th century French
painter was well known for his works in pastel.
Charcoal and pastel portraits drawn from your photos of adults, children, dogs, cats, horses and homes. Gift certificates available. www.pastelportraits.com
Realistic trompe L'oeil still life paintings available in a series of Giclée limited edition signed and numbered prints. www.artshow.com/berman/index.html
Louise, a national award winning artist, whose paintings are inspired by the awesome power of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, paints with a wide spectrum of richly colored soft pastel using her fingers only. www.artistsofmaine.com/louise1.html
Four galleries featuring a contemporary approach to the beauty of a single flower in Seasonal Offerings, also abstract nude landscapes and traditional landscapes. www.patriceherbst.com