Pastels and drawings are extraordinarily fragile—just imagine a cat rubbing against a pastel; that horrifies me. That’s one reason why pastels need to be put behind glass. In contrast, alla prima wet-on-wet oil painting is incredibly permanent and can last for centuries. This gives me a sense that the painting could live forever, challenging me to bring my best to the project.
Plein Air Landscapes
Still Lifes and Interiors
Michael Newberry 