Painting

          Welcome to my Painting Pages. 

          I fell in love with Pastels about 20 years ago, after working in various other media.  Every artist has to find his/her own preference or preferences, but for me, Pastels on Paper come to life, and that has become my passion. 

          You will see that I love color and realism, there is nothing subtle about my work.  I am continually experimenting with different papers and pastels as they become available on the market, and with combining pastel and other media, such as gouache, watercolor, and colored pencil.  The new Pan Pastels are of great interest and I have enjoyed finding ways in which to use them.

          As you will discover on the following pages, I enjoy a variety of subject matter, rather than limiting myself to one type.  I would have to say that my favorite of all is capturing children involved in the activities natural to them.  They have an innocence and joy that too soon disappear as we become older, and I try to bring out that sparkling moment in each child.

          In the Current Gallery you will find some of my recent paintings which are framed and available for sale.   Within the pages of Archives, you will see some of the creations that have found their way into homes, public buildings, and corporate collections.  You may click on images for enlarged versions with information on materials, media, and size.

            Thank you for taking time to browse my Painting Pages.  I welcome any comments or questions.

Hazen Folse