Exciting News! I’m very proud to announce that some of my original pencil art will now be on display at The Gallery: ERGJ Newport in Newport, WA.
If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by The Gallery. Owners, Dale and Karen Snyder, are amazingly talented artists (as well as, awesome people) and they also feature several other local artists at The Gallery. They have a wide variety of quality artwork to choose from.
In Part 3 of my Creative Process Series, I’m diving into how I use reference photos—not just as a guide, but as a storytelling tool. I’ll share how I select my sources, the importance of composition and lighting, and how I build a scene that feels authentic and emotionally resonant. Featuring my painting Horse Prairie Roundup, this post takes you behind the scenes from inspiration to finished work.
“Inspiration for my Western pastel art starts with a lifetime of memories—from swimming horses in the river with friends to riding into town for ice cream cones. In this post, I share how those unforgettable ranch life experiences continue to shape my creative process and guide the stories I bring to life in pastel.”
