Daybreak Pines - Pastel, Landscape

The loblolly pines in the Bastrop, Texas, area are so majestic. This group of pines is right around the corner from Jo's house and are lovely to see on an early morning walk. Painting them in pastel shows the trees rich colors.

Daybreak Pines

Pastel on U-Art sanded paper

12 x 18 inches.

This painting will be at the Bastrop Fine Arts Guild Art Gallery for the month of March in the Changing Seasons Pastel Show.

Framed against museum glass in a black metal frame.  1.5 inches wide

$450.00

See and purchase this colorful pastel painting at Art Connections Gallery, 908 Main Street, Bastrop, Texas. 512 581-1799. http://artconnectionsgallerybastrop.com/

Beaming - Acrylic, Floral

Cactus blooms are so exciting on the desert. Capturing this moment in time is something that Jo enjoys. Acrylic lends itself to the delicate flowers in this small painting.

Beaming

Acrylic on Cradled Panel

8 x 8 inches

You can see the painted edges and get an idea of the size of this painting.  The cradle is 1.5 inches.

It is painted on a cradeled Gessobord with 1.5 inch sides which are painted a very dark blue/purple. No frame needed. 

$135.00

Mishmash - Pastel, Still Life

Vegetables look so yummy painted in pastels. These don't necessarily go together in a dish to eat, so the idea of Mishmash came into play.

Mishmash

 Pastel on Pastelbord

14 x 11inches

Framed in gold frame against plexiglass.

Donated to the Bastrop Fine Arts Gala for a raffle.  $400 value Raffle on April 19, 2015

 

Water Undeerground - Pastel Painting, Landscape

Windmills always touch our hearts. Bringing water to the high desert gives life and beauty. Painting the landscape with pastels gives softness to the harsh dry expanses.

 Water Underground

Pastel on Pastelbord

14 x 11 inches. 

Free Shipping in USA. Framed in barnwood frame against museum glass.

$325.00

Twilight Pines - Pastel, Landscape

Early twilight cast a lovely light on these pines. Painting with pastels brings out the richness of the color. The scene is in Montana, but could be anywhere in the Rocky Mountains. Where does it feel like to you? 

Pastel on Pastelbord. 16 x 20 inches, framed in gold plein air style frame.

Sold at Art Connections Gallery, 908 Main St., Bastrop, Texas, 78602. 512 581-1799 They have an on-line store, too. http://artconnectionsgallerybastrop.com/
See more of Jo's art at Art Connections.