King of the Beach (Elephant Seal) Study
King of the Beach, an elephant seal pastel drawing on paper. 9 inches wide by 7.5 inches tall.
In spring of 2018, on a road trip towards the San Juan Island from Los Angeles, we pulled over to see the Elephant Seal beach as described in one of those pamphlets you see in racks. This King of the Beach greeted us with interest before he went back to his sleeping. An indescribable moment captured in pastel.
This drawing ships flat. Colors vary from screen to screen, the dominant colors on this pastel painting are black, yellow ochre and the toned light yellow paper.
Roar
Roar. Pastel on tone Paper. 9x12"
Sea lions roar; though it's hard to believe unless you see it in person. I had the opportunity to sit with this sea lion and his friends. Weary but calm, these Sea Lions slept while I drew them, though occasionally, they would roar at each other when a newcomer would disrupt their sleep. This drawing emerged from that experience.
King of the Beach (Elephant Seal) Study
King of the Beach, an elephant seal pastel drawing on paper. 9 inches wide by 7.5 inches tall.
In spring of 2018, on a road trip towards the San Juan Island from Los Angeles, we pulled over to see the Elephant Seal beach as described in one of those pamphlets you see in racks. This King of the Beach greeted us with interest before he went back to his sleeping. An indescribable moment captured in pastel.
This drawing ships flat. Colors vary from screen to screen, the dominant colors on this pastel painting are black, yellow ochre and the toned light yellow paper.
In the water
In the water is a pastel painting of a swimming beaver. The colors in this piece are pinks and purples layered on turquoise blues, on toned tan paper. This pastel painting is an original work of art inspired by an American Beaver I met in the Adirondacks, NY. I had the rare opportunity to watch the beaver spend hours bringing over dirt and sticks to close up a culvert
This is a one of a kind work of art. The full drawing is 9 inches tall by 12 inches wide, but can frame well in an 11x14 mat, with an 8x10 opening.
What's up there Alligator?
Original pastel painting of an alligator on board. 6 inches tall by 9 inches wide.
Curious Otter
Playful, mischievous, and loyal to family, Otters win my heart every time I have the chance to encounter them. This mixed media painting is of a river otter and his curious nature.
This painting is 7 inches wide by 9 inches tall. Colors vary from screen to screen but the dominant colors in this piece are the green, red, gold, and shades of blue and brown for the otter. The paper is white.
It is available unframed, and ships flat.
Sleeping Love
Sleeping Love. Mixed media on panel. 11 inches tall by 14 inches wide.
An original mixed media painting inspired by two elephant seals curled up together on the Elephant Beach in California. Though, elephant seals never sleep on the bottom of the ocean, the blue shades make this piece appear like they are.
Colors vary from screen to screen, this painting is filled with blue shades from light greenish blue to deep blue purple. This painting ships flat and is an original one of a kind work of art.
Swimming Circle
A goofy otter swimming in a circle. Mixed media on paper.
This original mixed media painting embraces the goofy river otter. colors vary from screen to screen; the dominant colors in this painting are green, blue, and yellow-green.
Ships flat.
Unimpressed - California Sea lion
Unimpressed - California Sea Lion Painting. 6 inches by 6 inches, gouache on canvas panel.
This little wildlife painting of a California Sea lion in blue reveals the attitude they may give you when you encounter them on the boardwalks of coastal Oregon. Quirky, charming, but perhaps indifferent to man, these beautiful creatures are magical as they glide through water but stumble on land.
This is an original painting created in hues of blue and red oxide contrasting against the white background. It ships flat and unframed.
Munchin' away - Sea Otter
Munchin' Away, 6x6" gouache on canvas.
Sea otters are protected and rightfully so, they are a keystone species. They keep sea urchins and other invertebrate populations down so kelp forests are not over grazed. Allowing kelp forests to continue to absorb vast amounts of carbon dioxide which helps reduce pollution. Creating a cleaner environment for all. This little painting honors the sea otter and it's role in the circle of life.
Ships flat. Colors vary from screen to screen. The dominate colors in this painting are blue, reds and beige.
Oblivious - River Otter
Oblivious, Pastel on paper board. 13.5" inches tall by 16.5” inches wide
This pastel painting of a river otter twirling on to his back is inspired by how joyful and oblivious river otters seem to the stressors of the world. It seems like they put play as the number 1 priority, something we could all take a lesson from.
This painting ships flat and unframed. Colors vary from screen to screen, the dominant colors in this painting are yellows, purples, deep blues and the turquoise background.
Salad for Dinner - Muskrat Pastel
Salad for Dinner - Muskrat pastel - 13 inches tall by 18 inches wide, soft pastel on velour.
Muskrats apparently eat lake weeds for dinner; at least this Muskrat was! This colorful quirky pastel was inspired by an encounter with a Muskrat enjoying some salad on the melting ice of Lake Icaria, in Corning, Iowa.
This original pastel painting ships flat and unframed. Colors vary from screen to screen but the dominate colors in the pastel are blues, greens, and tints of white on a sandy dark tan background.
Floating Manatees
Floating Manatees, 16 inches tall by 20 inches wide. Mixed Media on wood panel.
Floating manatees is a mixed media painting of two manatees sleeping under water. Even when sleeping, manatees will float up to the surface for air.
This painting is inspired by watching manatees rise up to the surface as the slept on the bottom of crystal river.
Colors vary from screen to screen, the dominant colors in this painting are shades of green, turquoise and deep blue. This painting ships flat, and unframed.
