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Portraits

I have always been intrigued with portraiture.  What is it about the human face that continues to fascinate me?   Van Gogh once stated "I would sooner paint people's eyes than cathedrals...to my mind, a man's soul is more interesting."

When looking closely we catch a glimpse of what lies beneath, the essence of the person and in our interpretation we unconsciously reveal a part of ourselves.  There is an intimacy in the connection and a joy in unraveling the mystery which has inspired artists for centuries..

"Ready"

Pastel 11" x 15"

"Man of Purpose"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Tranquility"

Pastel 10" x 14"

"Natural Beauty"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Vibrancy"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Loveliness"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Lady of Substance"

Pastel 10" x 14"

"Zest for Life"

Pastel 9.5" x 13"

"Phenomenal"

Pastel 12" x 9"

"Let's Talk"

Pastel 12" x 9" Photo reference from Rehahn Photography

"Paint Me Happy"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Satisfied"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Connection"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Timeless"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"The Real Deal"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Focused"

Colored Pencil 9" x 12"

"Focus"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Peace"

Colored Pencil 11" x 9"

"Self Containment"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"All Gone"

Colored Pencil 9" x 12"

"Lost in Thought"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Serenely Sumptous"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Intriguing Izzy"

Pastel 10" x 15"

"A Moment in Time"

Colored Pencil 12" x 9"

"Forever Yours"

Pastel 11" x 15"

"Daydreams"

Pastel and Colored Pencils" 12" x 9"

"Poised and Ready"

Pastel 11" x 15"

_Focused_
"Contemplation"

Colored Pencil 9" x 12"

"Profile in Poise"

Colored Pencil 9" x 12"

"The Bath"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"The Collector"

Pastel 15" x 10"

"Guess What I'm Thinking"

Colored Pencil 9" x 12"

"Wistfulness"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"I've Got a Secret"

Colored Pencil 9" x 12"

"The Poet"

Pastel 11" x 13"

"Don't Mess with Me

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Elegance"

Pastel 11" x 15"

"Musings of a Poet"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Beguiling"

Pastel 11" x 14"

"Beguiling Torrent of Curls"

Pastel 11" x 15"

"Kate"

Colored Pencil 9" x 12"

"The Ancient Mariner"

Pastel 11" x 14"

"Spreading the Light"

Pastel 10" x 14"

"Doing my Thing"

Pastel 10" x 14"

"Watching You"

Pastel 10.5" x 15"

"Lovely Melodies"

Pastel 9" x 12 "

"Radiant Ruby"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Tradition"

Pastel 12" x 9"

"Our Fearless Leader"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Radiance"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Confidence"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Lovely LiiLii"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Conscious Contentment"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Raven"

Pastel 11" x 15"

"I've Got This"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Born to Pose"

Pastel 12.5" x 18"

"Thinking About You"

Pastel 10" x 12"

"Sparkle and Light"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Profile in Poise"

Pastel 10.5" x 13"

"Glorious"

Pastel 11" x 15" Photo reference from Alain Picard

"Fabulous Freddy"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Isle the Beautiful"

Pastel 13" x 16"

"Going the Speed Limit"

Pastel 11.5" x 9"

"Memories"

Pastel 13" x 11"

Natalia

Pastel 12" x 14" Photo reference from Alain Picard's Portrait Course

"Musical Cowboy"

Pastel 11" x 11"

Sheer Joy

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Beauty Queen"

Pastel 9" x 11"

"Sierra"

Pastel 12.5" x 15" Photo Reference by Alain Picard

"After Boldini"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"After Daniel Gerhartz"

Pastel 13" x 15"

"Soldier"

Pastel 18' x 12"

"After Fechin"

Pastel 11" x 14"

"Isle in Lace"

Pastel 11" x 14"

"Beloved BT"

Pastel 12" x 12"

"Pistol Pete"

Pastel 11" x 14"

"Those eyes tell a story"

Pastel 9" x 11"

"Hellooo"

Pastel 9" x 12"

"Cowboy Greg"

Pastel 12"x 12" Reference photo by Alain Picard

Elijah

Pastel 11.5" x13" Photo reference from Alain Picard's Portrait Course

" After Daniel Greene"

Pastel 9" x 10.5"

"Never Never Land"

Pastel 13" x 11"

Fascination

Pastel 11.5" x 14"

Premier Artist and Teacher

Pastel 9.5" x 13" Reference Photo Alain Picard

"After Mary Whyte"

Pastel 10.5" x 14"

Carol

Pastel 11" x 13"

Erin

Pastel 8.5" x 12"

Allegra

Pastel 11" x 15.5" Reference Photo from Alain Picard's Painterly Portrait Course

Reese

Pastel 11.5" x 13" Reference Photo from Alain Picard's Painterly Portrait Course

Natalia

Pastel 11.5" x 14" Reference Photo from Alain Picard's Painterly Portrait Course

"Hope"

Pastel 18" x 24"

"Heroes"

Pastel 24" x 30"

"Steffi"
"Steve"

Pastel 10" x 14"

"Emily"

11.5" x 14" Pastel

"Evelyn and Rose"

Pastel 14" x 10.5"

"Marcus"

Pastel 10" x 14"

"The Navigator"

Pastel 12.5" x 15"

"Jamie" (#1)

Pastel 12.5" x 14"

"Love, Evelyn"

Pastel 12.5" x 14"

"Soulmates"

Pastel 11" x 14"

"PT"

Pastel 12" x 16"

"Mom"

Pastel 12" x 15"

"Blue tank top"

Pastel 10" x 14.5"

"Bill the Actor"

Pastel 14" x 17"

"Little League"

Pastel 18" x 21"

"Nakisa"

Pastel 10.4" x 15"

"Eliana"

Pastel 11" x 15"

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