Soka University Overlook

Soka Valley View

6" X 6" Pastel on Panel

available: bobbi@bobbibina.com

6" X 6"  format paintings have become a fun new challenge for a lot of painters lately. This is my first attempt at this size and I found the format a bit difficult to design a good composition. I'll definitely do more though as it's a quick way to capture an outdoor moment. This was painted on the beautiful grounds of the Soka University in Orange County, CA. Will definitely go back here for more painting opps.

Newport Island Boats

Newport Island Boats

12" x 9" Pastel on board

available: bobbi@bobbibina.com 

Well, I'm considering naming this one "Mast-ectomy" because it's a sailboat with a missing mast. I assume it's in for repairs? Not a boat person so I could use some comment on this. This scene was overwhelming to me. I really had to reduce the detail and focus on the big things. I think I may still have too much detail but I'm still pretty satisfied with the result.

Willow Tree Pastel

Backlit Willow

12" x 9"

available: bobbi@bobbibina.com  

 

seriously late in updating paintings lately. I've been painting but also working and doing quite a bit of figure drawing. Another love of mine! This was a morning paint out at an obscure location in Orange County. I don't think I could find it again! This was actually done in May. Time flies!

Mission Creek Pastel

View to the Mission

pastel on panel, 12" X 16"

available: bobbi@bobbibina.com

This pastel was done in the studio using a combination of photos from Mission Creek, Santa Barbara and Placerita Canyon, closer to home. The lighting and vegetation were remarkably similar. My photos from Mission Creek were a bit too dark and the foliage was too dense to see much in the distance. I took artist license here and "voila"! You can see the Mission in the distance. Actually, I did see it from where I took the real photo but it wasn't working for me in this size and format.

Countryside near Apt, France

Vineyard Guardian

9 x 12 Pastel
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I've really missed painting in pastel and a painting session in Ojai, CA a couple of weeks ago made realize I just had to return to this medium. It was a great experience with new friends I met after a search for plein air groups in this area. The subject is from a photo taken on a trip to Provance in 2007. This was one of several heart stopping scenes I tried to document with my camera for later interpretation in paint. This painting is now an entry for the Santa Paula Art Show, March 17- April, 7. Anxious to see all the other entries at the opening reception on Saturday, March 27.

Painting is available by contacting me at bstegora@mac.com