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Our Savior: A Pastel Portrait of Jesus Christ
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13"Our Savior", 9.5x12" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios We are living in an age of anxiety, a time of distress, and few are unaffected by the weight of the world's challenges. This has been...
Kathleen: A Pastel Portrait
Nothing is as strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as true strength. - St. Francis De Sales "Kathleen", 9.5x12", pastel on Pastelmat by Annie Dash Studios I'm delighted to share "Kathleen", a pastel portrait of my dear friend who lives a radiant life of beauty,...
Andrew, My Husband: A Pastel portrait
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. - Matthew 5:9 "Andrew, My Husband", 9x12", pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios My beloved husband, Andrew, has been a consistent source of love, inspiration, and joy to me for 24 years....
Happy Beagle: A Pastel Pet Portrait
"Happy Beagle", 9x12" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios Upon reflecting back on all the adorable dogs I've met and photographed, I remembered fondly this particular sweet beagle, who had such a cheerful, happy temperament and a gleeful grin. Photographed during a...
Our Lady of the Roses
"Our Lady of the Roses", 9x12" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel...
Carl the Dog: A Pastel Pet Portrait
"Carl the Dog", 8x10" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios Carl is one of the adorable neighborhood dogs who was walking with his owner the morning my children started school this year. I happened to have my camera with me for their first day of school photos, and I...
Peonies: A Pastel Floral Portrait
"Peonies", 9x12" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such...
Pumpkin: A Pet Portrait in Pastel
"Pumpkin", 8x10" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios A special dog can be an amazing companion, and my beloved pug, Pumpkin, was no exception. Pumpkin was the sweet and gentle pug that my husband and I adopted before we had children. A rescue dog, she endured a...
Hydrangea: A Pastel Floral Portrait
"Hydrangea", 9x12" pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your...
Oliver, Age 6: Graphite Portrait of a Child
Children see magic because they look for it. —Christopher Moore "Oliver, Age 6", 6x9", graphite on Bristol paper by Annie Dash Studios My son, Oliver, has such a kind and gentle temperament, which I felt was perfectly reflected in the reference photograph (below)...
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Annie Dash Studios is a portrait artist and painter serving New Albany, Indiana and beyond with commissioned and original realistic fine art pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paintings.