Kathleen: A Pastel Portrait

Kathleen: A Pastel Portrait

Nothing is as strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as true strength. – St. Francis De Sales  “Kathleen”, 9.5×12″,  pastel on Pastelmat by Annie Dash Studios I’m delighted to share “Kathleen”, a pastel portrait of my...
Andrew, My Husband: A Pastel portrait

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”, 9×12″,  pastel on paper by Annie Dash Studios My beloved husband, Andrew, has been a consistent source of love, inspiration,...
Happy Beagle: A Pastel Pet Portrait

Happy Beagle: A Pastel Pet Portrait

“Happy Beagle”, 9×12″ 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...
Our Lady of the Roses

Our Lady of the Roses

“Our Lady of the Roses”, 9×12″ 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...
Carl the Dog: A Pastel Pet Portrait

Carl the Dog: A Pastel Pet Portrait

“Carl the Dog”, 8×10″ 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...
Pumpkin: A Pet Portrait in Pastel

Pumpkin: A Pet Portrait in Pastel

 “Pumpkin”, 8×10″ 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...