Pastel Landscape and Pencil Study, 18 x 24, Calafate Purple Sky

This, like much of my art, is about the majesty and beauty of the environment. 

It was created first in a pencil study and then a follow-up pastel on pastel paper.  It captures some of the big-sky and grandeur of this wonderful place in South America.  It was painted from an image after a visit there.  This was an early landscape pastel for me. 

It's meaning is mostly in its beauty.

The First Post -- Joyce

The first time, ever I saw your face, I thought the sun rose in your eyes...I knew our joy would fill the world and last until the end of time wrote Roberta Flack.

That it would be so with creation.

I am in an email exchange with a friend about what is Grace. I believe it is unwarranted favor. Patty Cooper befriended me a few months ago and suggested I start a blog as a place to put my art and get feedback. She has also been generous with her time reviewing my beginner's art. This is Grace.

Speaking of unwarranted...I look forward to your thoughts and feedback in your busy days because it will mean something to you just as it will to me.