Highlight, Original Pastels, Pastels

Soak in Every Last Ray

Two cartoon bears in swimwear relaxing on inner tubes in a river, with mountains and trees in the background during a sunset.

“It’s not lazy! It’s strategy!” Runa insisted. “It’s too hot to do anything anyway.” Dagny just laughed; she didn’t need convincing. Runa tapped a makeshift beat; water splash snare, inner tube bass. “There’s no need to fear the heat. Summer’s gone in just a beat. Seize the day, get off your feet. Reapply. Relax. Repeat.” Dagny one-upped the absurdity with a second verse, a game continuing well past dinner time. “It’s time to get out,” Runa reluctantly noted, triggering the game’s response in unison: ”One! More! Time!”

14″ x 20″ Pastel on Paper

Acrylics

Found Siblings (Longing for a Friend)

Selene is forlorn. She wistfully daydreams of a life filled with laughter and adventure. She has the things, but that doesn’t feel important. Jasper watches from the cold outdoors oblivious to his own illicit behavior. The warmth looks fun and intoxicating. The rocking moose sees them both longing for what they don’t have. And all of that is about to change.

26″x17″ Acrylic on Canvas

Award: Honorable Mention, Righteous Red Exhibit, Ashton Gallery