Pastel drawings on paper.

These drawings have multiples layers of pastels rubbed onto the paper.

I was again inspired by aboriginal and other primitive artworks. The lines are simple, yet the symbolism and the colors are strong and can carry intense emotions.

Pastel drawings

The following pastel drawings on canvas represent a human figure facing various realities and possibilities. I made several other drawings that I will post soon.

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Pastel  24 x 48 in

Pastel  24 x 30in

Exploring the use of my primitive language in a fun whimsical way...

Relationships Series:

In the following work, I was interested in incorporating my favorite magazine into my artwork. I am fascinated by the power of words in prints and in the verbal expressions within relationships. On a technical aspect, I like the texture it gives on the canvas. I used the spaces of the grid to show different kinds of relationships between various entities.
The circles are cut outs of acrylic paint, like in several of my works (see Blooming, Chapi-Chapo, etc.) and the black lines are rope. It gives a 3D effect to the painting.

Relationships I 

Acrylic, paper, rope  30 x 40in

Relationships II

Acrylic, paper, rope  30 x 40in

Relationships - Square

Acrylic, paper, rope  12x12in

Relationships - Square

Acrylic, paper, rope  12x12in

Relationships - Square

Acrylic, paper, rope  12x12in

my latest blocks

I discovered the pleasures of working acrylic paint with a knife. I can pretend to be a sculptor working on clay, or a chef mastering a creamy ganache ! I can create lots of texture with the paint itself, make raw edges or smooth the surface as if it were butter!

Click on each painting below and zoom to see the interesting effects.

Blocks VII - Happy Place

Acrylic, paper, pastel 30 in x 40 in

Blocks VIII 

Acrylic, paper, pastel  30 x 40in

Blocks VI - Almost Home

Acrylic, paper, pastel 30 in x 40 in

Blocks V - Overflowing

Acrylic, paper, pastel 24 in x 30 in

Blocks IV White and Red

Paper, acrylic, pastels 20 x 39 in

Primitive III

Paper, acrylic, pastels 20 x 39 in

Red Forest

Paper and acrylic 48 x 23 in

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Blocks series

My squares and rectangles are taking first place in my Block series. They came out of the background. I like how they seem to float on the canvas, slowly moving towards or away from each other, using the space as their playground.

Blocks I

paper, acrylic, and wax pastels 24 x 30 in

Blocks II

Paper, acrylic, and wax pastels 20 x 24 in

Blocks III

Paper, acrylic, and wax pastels 22 x 28 in