En La Sombra

"En La Sombra" 29"x 19"

Back in the days before scans and digital cameras were available, at least to me, I painted this watercolor. Long sold, I wish I had it around to take a new images so you could see the nuances in the shadows. I have to say this was one of my favorites because it was one of the first paintings that I learned how to give life to the cast shadows.

Thanks Giving / Harvest Challenge!

"Give Thanks" 20 x 15 1/2" watercolor by Jane Freeman

"Mi Abuelita" watercolor by Guy Magallanes

"Acorn Harvest" 8 x 10 1/2" by Pablo

I'm so pleased and honored to be joined by Jane Freeman and Guy Magallanes for this new challenge. I've been long time admires of their work and they continually inspire me. Make sure to visit their blogs and see some pretty incredible work! (just click on their names :0)

It's Acorn gathering season here in California, a staple diet of native people for centuries. So, in honor of a most traditional time, I've painted Acorns and Color.

If you'd like to purchase "Acorn Harvest" Please email me at pvlara@sbcglobal.com

Diablo Hills III

"Diablo Hills III" 10"x8" oil

Yup, another oily painting. . .thanks to the uh, "encouragement" of some pushy sisters, I'm posting my oils. More to come! :o)

If you'd like to purchase Diablo Hills III, please email me at:

pvlara@sbcglobal.net

Dia de los Muertos

"Vigilence" by Marcia Molnar



"Day of the (Dead) Drunk" 6"x6" oil by Jelaine Faunce

"Skullz" 13"x17" watercolor by Pablo

My favorite time of year also includes one of my favorite holidays. . . Dia de los Muertos. I'm so honored to have the UBER talented Marcia Molnar and UBER talented Jelaine Faunce (I think uber is French for mega creative and fabulous) join me in the celebration!

I feel like Marcia has exemplified the spirituality and heart of the celebration and Jelaine the humor and irony, I've sprinkled mine with symbolizm and whimsy. Please make sure to visit Marcia and Jelaine's blogs and enjoy their mega talent!

Marcia Molnar

Jelaine Faunce

Halloween Challenge!

"Trick or Peep!" 8"x10" watercolor by Pablo



"The Usual Suspects" 8"x8" watercolor by Chris Beck

It's Challenge time! The wonderful Chris Beck and I just couldn't pass up a good challenge especially when it deals with whimsy, candy, wonderful artists, candy, a good theme, candy, painting some of our favorite trinkets, candy.. . .

This time there are several artists involved so please take time to visit everyone's blogs and let them/us know what you think of our Halloween Tricks! Chris has a great slide show of all the work. We are joined by :

Janet Belich

Debbie Cannatella

R. Garriott

Jeanette Jobson

Ron Morrison

Diahn Ott

Suzy Pal Powell

Terry Rafferty

Kay Smith

Deb Ward

Brenda York