Florida Pelican

7 1/2 x 9 1/2 Pastel on sanded paper

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

I was going through some old photos, and after cropping this picture, I realized that I had to try these feathers. They looked incredible with all those black, graphic lines dividing each other.

Reeds

8 x 10 Pastel

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

This was hard to capture the shadows from the reeds in the water. It was intriguing, because you couldn't tell where the reeds ended and the reflections started.

I have added an etsy link for purchasing artwork, under the name buzzie2. Unfortunately, I can't change the name!

Peonies in Pastel

9 x 9 Pastel on paper, can be framed

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

This was supposed to be a practice sketch, I wanted to try these pinks on a flower like this, and I did it really fast. I liked it enough to post it, sometimes these little no pressure ideas surprise me.

Another Tangled Web

8 x 10 Pastel matted and framed to 14 x 16

$140 plus shipping

email: macary1@maine.rr.com

Another view of the same scene, I am a little worried about posting, I'm afraid my artwork time is limited these days. I am preparing to go to Florida for the month of March, so all my time is going into getting ready and organizing things here so they will run smoothly. I am nervous about leaving for so long, but am also very excited. It is a trial for the future to see where and how my husband and I will like to spend winters as he slows down his work schedule. I plan on bringing supplies with me, but I can already feel the frustration with the need to paint but not being able to. Somehow I will balance things I guess, hopefully be inspired by new environment and get to see a lot of new art in a different part of the country. I will try to be diligent!

Another Beach Path

7 x 9 Pastel matted and framed to 12 x 14

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

NFS

This is a photo I have returned to many times and repainted. For some reason I never get tired of painting it, I guess I want to be there!

Tangled Web

8 x 10 Pastel matted and framed 14 x 16

$140 plus shipping

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

Tangled marsh grass closeup, that was so fun to do. A bit abstract, I see endless possibilities!

Sunshine Award

I received a Sunshine Blogger award from Filomena de Andrade Booth. Thank you Filomena, I really appreciate it!

The rules for accepting this award are:

Put the logo on your blog or within your post.

Pass the award on to 12 bloggers.

Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

Link to the person from whom you received this award.

I am very happy to pass this along to:

1.Kim Rempel

2. Casey Klahn

3. Catherine Jeffrey

4. Lisa Riehl

5. Kim Blair

6. Jennifer Woodburn

7. Diane Hoeptner

8. Carol Baker

9. Jane Hunt

10. Sally Shisler

11. Jeffrey Boron

12. Dana Cooper

Sunflowers

7 x 7 pastel

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This is a sketch I was sort of experimenting with, I don't usually do still lifes with pastel like this, so don't know if I should offer it to the public. If any one is interested, you can email me.

Pastel News

Please visit pastelNews.com if you have a moment or two. I am honored to be the featured artist, and I am also trying to promote the site. Mario Vukelic is from Croatia, and is one of these incredibly generous artists that spends time putting these sites together to promote other artists along with the medium. It's amazing to me that there are so many talented people out there working to educate and connect artists to each other as well as creating a venue for viewing and purchasing art. We are a lucky community, so please enjoy and spread the word! Thank you Mario!

Coneflowers

7 x 7 Pastel matted to 12 x 12

$85.00 plus shipping

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

sold

Yellow Coneflowers

7 x 7 matted and framed to 12 x 12 NA

$75.00 plus shipping and handling

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

More flowers on a cold winter day!

Old Pilings

7 x 7 Pastel on paper framed to 12 x 12 NA

$75.00 plus shipping

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

Sketch from a summer sojourn! I guess I need to do some more seasonal paintings, I never seem to take too many snowy pictures. don't forget to visit my oil blog!

On the Inlet

7 x 7 pastel matted and framed to 12 x 12

$75.00 plus shipping

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

This is from a photo taken a while doing a day long workshop up the coast here.

On the Inlet

Summertime Daisies

7 x 7 Pastel matted and framed 12 x 12 SOLD

$85.00 plus $12.00 shipping

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

I am always drawn to these summer subjects at this time of year!

Grass and Snow

7 x 7 Pastel framed to 12 x 12

$85.00 plus 12.00 shipping

email: mcary1@maine.rr.com

My endless infatuation with the marsh grass. New perspectives with the snow are all around!

Blue Sky

6 x 6 Pastel matted and framed 12 x 12

$75.00 plus shipping

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mcary1@maine.rr.com

Kennebunkport House

12 x 12 Pastel

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mcary1@maine.rr.com

This was for an event last summer in Kennebukport, I took a lot of pictures and this house has a name (which I do not remember), so I believe it is of some historic significance. It is right on the main road out to George Bush's house and it is a charmer, quaint and sweet as is all of Kennebunkport. I highly suggest a visit if you are in the area!!!

Dancing Pears

9 x 12 Pastel

$125.00 matted and framed to 14 x 18 $12.00 shipping

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I named these dancing pears because of the background. It seems to have a lot of movement, making the pears shake and move to the beat. I am cleaning one of my many art spaces, and it pays! I uncovered this I did a while ago, and still like!!

Another Golf Memory

7 x 7 Pastel

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Autumn Birches

10 x 12 Pastel on sanded paper

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sold

Colorful Grass

6 x 6 Pastel on sanded paper

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Grass Pattern

Pastel 6 x 6

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Reminders of Spring

7 x 7 Pastel

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In this time of greenery for the holidays, along with the cold white snow, these delicate spring

flowers were a welcome diversion.

Sunset Clouds

6 x 6 Pastel

Hazy Marsah

12 x 16 Pastel

Sold

This is a painting I did a while ago at a wet paint auction. They are always nerve wracking for me, but this day was successful.

Autumn Golf

8 x 10 Pastel

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This is another in a series at a local golf club, although you would never know it. It looks like a walk in the park. And we can walk it like a park, lucky neighbors we are. It is also used as a cross country ski course here in the winter. A great multi use community spot.

Dream Field

9 x 12 Pastel

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This pastel is one from my website that I thought I would show on my blog. It is a little different than my usual style, but I like pushing the color and making it work. I am planning on doing some more in this manner.

Southwest Colors

9 x 12 Pastel on Paper

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This is a painting I did a while ago, experimenting with the different ways to hold and use the pastel. One of the inspiring things about pastel for me is the mark making and the endless possibilities of handling.

Autumn and Audubon

6 x 6 Pastel on paper

$65.00 framed, plus shipping

This is an abstract study I did a while ago. Fall is an easy time to go a little wild with color, and in the sun color can be mesmerizing at peak foliage.