Pastels have been my passion for seven years now. I
love the vibrant colors and the immediate affect they
achieve.
I have always been an artist although it has only been in
recent years that I have realized it.  Many years ago I
began working in a variety of mediums; silver smithing,
pottery, basketry, and fiber arts, among others, I
thought of myself as a crafts person. Now that I have
found pastels I know that the creativity of an artist has
always driven me.
Portraits, especially of children are my favorite subject
matter, I like looking for the details, capturing the joy in
a moment in time, finding that spark of personality in
each subject.
I also love to paint scenes of the far away places I have
traveled, especially Africa.  The beautiful people and the
land have been a huge inspiration to me.
Working toward a business in portraiture is my prime
objective now.  Making a special painting of a loved one
is a great joy.
Fran Cosyleon