These were completed in May and June.

"Life" - Chalk pastel and ink on paper.

"Hideaway" - Chalk pastel on paper.

"Sunrise" - Chalk pastel on painted canvas.

"Evening" - Chalk pastel on painted canvas.

Thanks to all who came out last night (in the rain) to attend my show opening. It was a great night for me. I met some new people and enjoyed seeing friends from near and far, old and new and sharing the evening. Your support and kindness is encouraging and appreciated.

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Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. -Helen Keller

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The "Sea" picture below has been in progress for months. "Tu Amigo Victor" was inspired by a meeting with an artist in Berlin. The vacillation in my style from precise and clean to childlike and loose is pretty evident here. They are both me.

"Sea" - Chalk pastel and ink on paper.

"Tu Amigo Victor" - Chalk pastel and ink on paper.

I have been fortunate this year to travel more than usual. I recently returned from Barcelona and Berlin. It was a memorable trip and I got to soak up art everywhere I went. In Barcelona, I was blown away by Gaudi's architecture as well as its picturesque beauty and in Berlin the street art is everywhere with some of the graffiti being suitable for museums. I have never seen so much graffiti in my life. Berlin is a real crossroads of cultures and feels vibrant and alive. Good times.

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 Finally, with all the hubbub of the holidays over, I've had some time again to focus on art.  Such a pleasure.  I have been experimenting with incorporating ink into my drawings to acquire a bit more detail.  Here's the latest:

"Dream" - Chalk pastel and ink on paper.

"Pear" - Chalk pastel and ink on acrylic painted canvas.

"Calm" - Chalk pastel on paper.

"Lush Twilight" - Chalk pastel and ink on paper.

"Night River" - Chalk pastel on paper.

With my November fundraiser now completed, I am happy to report that I was able to donate $700 in total to Peace for Paul.  Thanks to all of you who helped make that happen!  Your donation will be used wisely and go a long way.  

I am working on getting the prints finished and they will be mailed out by next week at the latest Many thanks to all who participated!

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