Michael has always been interested in Bold colors and dark shadows and this dichotomy found in nature.  He finds florals interesting because of the multitude of shadows and colors there are to work with.

He looks for abstract in the realistic.  Michael works in Oils.

Katherine began working seriously in pastels in 2002. She continued to find inspiration in New Mexico landscapes, the cobalt blue skies and brilliant reds and greens found in plants and geological formations. Sunsets incorporate many abstract patterns as well as beautiful layers of color. She thinks of herself as a “Skywatcher”.  Katherine has always thought of herself as a colorist, finding Monet and Turner to be an important inspiration. She has been interested in the portrayal of light through color. She utilizes museum quality sanded pastel papers and soft pastels.