8 x 10 soft pastel "Loons"

Just finished this painting of a loon being reflected in a pond. I did this on velour paper, which is quite a challenge with a landscape. I don't know if I would do this again. I guess this is a lesson learned.

5 x 7 pastel "Wee Willie"

Just finished this portrait of my parents himalayan cat, Willie. He always has a very cranky look about him (as a lot of himalayans do) but they love him anyway. It is done on soft velour with mostly hard pastels.

5 x 7 pastel "Spaniel"

I love doing pet portraits! This is another on velour paper done in mostly hard pastels. This painting is for sale by contacting me at lyurge@telus.net.

8 x 10 "Persian Kitten" Pastels

I did this painting this afternoon from a picture I found of a lovely little kitten. I am really enjoying doing these animal portraits especially on the velour paper. I find this paper is perfect for doing the soft fur of animals. This painting is for sale. Please contact me at lyurge@telus.net for information regarding the purchase of this or any other painting.

8 x 10 pastel "Ali's Day"

This is my very fist human portrait. I realize how much I have to learn! It does resemble her somewhat even if I didn't get her mouth right! It is done again on velour paper with mainly hard pastels.

8 x 10 pastel "Siamese Kitten"

This painting is done on soft velour paper with mostly hard pastels. I thought this pose was really cute. Very typical of a kitten! If interested in this or any other painting contact lyurge@telus.net.

5 x 7 pastel "Crystal"

This is a portrait of my late cat Crystal who passed away several years ago. She was the most beautiful blue point Himalayan and I loved her dearly. I found this picture and thought I would give it a try as my dog Harley turned out pretty good yesterday. She is done in pastels on velour paper.

5 x 7 soft pastel "Harley"

Just finished this portrait of my dog Harley. This is the first time I have ever painted any type of portrait. I very much enjoyed this. It is done on velore paper. I absolutely love this paper for pastels. The pastels just glide on like butter. Very satisfying. Please contact me at lyurge@telus.net for info on this or any other painting.

11 x 14 Soft Pastel Geese on Cowichan Bay

This painting is done from a local scene here on Vancouver Island. Cowichan Bay estuary is alive with wildlife and very beautiful. This painting is done on archival sanded paper in the finest hard and soft pastels. This painting is for sale. Please inquire at lyurge@telus.net if interested.

9 x 12 Soft pastel Lake Cowichan Sunset

This painting was done from a photo taken during a camping trip to the beautiful Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island. If interested please contact me at lyurge@telus.net

Springtime on the Farm

This little painting is done in soft pastel 8 x 10 and depicts our fish pond under the beautiful blossoms of a plum tree. If interested in purchasing this painting please email lyurge@telus.net.

8 x 10 soft pastel - The Beach

This little painting was completed from a photo of our local beach that I took yesterday while out with my dog. It is done on sanded paper with hard and soft pastels and is available for sale for $50.00 by contacting me at lyurge@telus.net.

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11 x 14 soft pastel Marsh Lake

This painting was done from an old photo of a place that we visited often when we lived in Nova Scotia. It brought back many pleasant memories for me. It is done on pastel paper with the softed pastels.

This painting is for sale for $45.00. If you are interested please contact me at lyurge@telus.net. Thanks for looking

Soft pastel 10 x11 Against the Sea

I really enjoyed doing this pastel as I really feel a connection with the ocean. I have always lived very close to the sea and love being either on it or around it. I think this one portrays the icy water in a hard storm at sea. This pastel is for sale for $50.00. If interested please email me at lyurge@telus.net. Thanks for having a look.

Today is a lovely day and I thought i would try to paint a stilllife. I have never attempted one before but i quite enjoyed the experience. It was definitely harder than I thought! Just a 8 x 10 painting of my favorite china cups done in soft pastel. This pastel is for sale by contacting me at lyurge@telus.net.