First First!

It goes to show passion when you're painting is felt by the viewer when they're looking at your work. I had so much fun creating this image: it's a pastel drawing I effectively 'painted' on the paper using a dry brush filled with pigment. I feel like the work I create while I'm relaxed and happy gets the best response.

I am so happy that this image caught the eye of guest artist/judge Joan Boyrta at this month's Huntington Beach Art League meeting. This is my first First with this outstanding group of artists and I couldn't be happier! What a great start to 2014!