Original Pastels

'Forever Autumn' is a striking female silhouette based upon inspiration and observation. The vibrancy of the Winsor and Newton pastels and Derwent Pastel Pencils make this unattractive and modern [...]

An original pastel painting of a barn owl in flight. The loose and fluid treatment of the wings suggests movement whilst the head and gaze are fixed on its target. Size:16x12 inches SOLD

A pastel painting of a Black Winged Stilt wading in water, its reflection clearly mirroring the form and colours of the bird and the light from the water on its plumage. Produced with Winsor and [...]

An original pastel painting of a barn owl in flight based upon sketchbook studies from life whilst on the Isle of Mull; the owl's head is still and focused whilst the wings are interpreted so as to [...]

An abstract, textured backdrop of warm and cool pastel shades and expressive strokes set off the raven which is executed using indanthrene blue and warmer tones of caput mortuum. The head of the bird [...]

A pastel painting of a Mountain Hare in the snow, the minimalist treatment of its body fur contrasts with the subtle details of its delicately modelled head and ears. Produced with Winsor and [...]

A pastel painting of a Clouded Yellow butterfly (Colias Crocus). Produced with Winsor and Newton soft pastels and Derwent Pastel pencils to add the finer details of the wings. Pastel on Murano [...]

This pastel painting was inspired by a close encounter with a barn owl in torchlight. We stood watching each other for some minutes! Only white pastel has been used in order to give a 'moonlit' [...]

A white pastel portrait using a 'reverse drawing' technique, where the areas drawn are the areas where light falls. Pastel on Murano Paper Size: 28x34cm Supplied with a 3 inch wide white mount [...]