8 x 10 soft pastel "Great Owl"

Just finished my third painting for the weekend! I guess I am just on a roll. Thought I might give this one to my Dad for father's day. It is done on suedeboard.

8 x 10 soft pastel "Cheeta and Baby"

This painting is done on blue suedeboard in soft pastel. I loved how mama looked so relaxed with her baby in this pose. The painting is for sale by inquiring at lyurge@telus.net.

8 x 10 soft pastel "Lion's Portrait"

This painting is done on black suedeboard in soft pastel. I liked the pose facing into the light with the back fading to black. This painting is available for purchase by contacting me at lyurge@telus.net.

8 x 10 pastel "Lounging Tiger Cub"

This painting is again done on suedeboard. I thought the pose was really very cute. Inquiries for purchase info at lyurge@telus.net.

5 x 7 pastel "Old Black Lab"

This is a small painting of an old black lab. I thought I would have a try at doing a black dog. Not as easy as it sounds! This old dog reminded me of our old dog we had when I was a kid.

8 x 10 soft pastel "Howling Wolf"

This little painting is done on velour paper and is the first in a series of 3 that I plan on doing in the future (hopefully soon). Any inquiries please contact lyurge@telus.net.

10 x 13 pastel "Lion's Head"

This is another painting done on suedeboard, this time a grey color. I enjoyed doing this one although it was quite challenging getting the shading right. This painting is for sale by inquiring at lyurge@telus.net.

9 x 12 soft pastel "Quarterhorse Colt"

This painting is done on suedeboard which is very soft and perfect for doing animal portraits. This painting is for sale. Inquiries can be made by contacting
lyurge@telus.net.

8 x 10 "Resting Tiger" soft pastel

This painting is done on the velour paper in soft pastels. For inquiries contact
lyurge@telus.net.

5 x 7 pastel "Kitty"

Another little painting of a kitty. I thought this was such a cute pose. Done on velour paper.

5 x 7 pastel "Siamese Cat"

Another animal portrait done on velour paper. I thought the pose was cute so I gave it a try.

5 x 7 soft pastel "Bull Mastiff"

Another photo that I found that I fell in love with. These are very sweet and gentle dogs. The painting is done on velour paper and is for sale by contacting me at lyurge@telus.net.

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.