The Conquistadors

Another attempt at bringing the color out of the dark.  9 x 13 in pastel.

Into the sunset

Some playing with bringing out color from the dark.  Soft pastels on Pastelmat, 9 x 13 in.

Rooms for rent

Another new pastel on Pastelmat.  An experiment with student grade pastels .

Hen and chick on Hens and chicks

A small pastel on Sienna Pastelmat, using only hard pastels.

Todays Plein aire

Painted this morning in bright sunlight with a cloudless sky.  Air temp was a little cool, but warmed up later in the day.  About 2 hours, using palette knives only, since I had forgotten to put the brushes back in the backpack.  Live and learn.    6 x 8 oil on linen on board.

Yesterdays Gauche

Another attempt at painting a beautiful sky over the San Juan mission in San Antonio.  8 x 10 on watercolor paper.

Old Buda Tx Bank

Driving through the many small towns outside of Austin last week proved to be a real adventure. Many of the towns are growing at astounding rates, but are trying very hard to preserve the original old town feel. Buda was one such place. The old bank building and a companion were painted using watercolor, making use of artistic license to change the paved street to a dirt street with wagon ruts. 8 x 10 in.