Bob Palmerton Pastels

I was torn between calling this one "C'mon In" or its current title. An old shed and home overgrown with vines. Reference photo take on a bike ride many ye...

This is the final version of Early Sun, a 12x12 pastel painting done on an acrylic underpainting. You can read the blog about the underpainting here. What b...

When I am not outdoors in one of my plein air painting excursions, I often take advantage of digital photography to enhance and complete a pastel painting. H...

Spring Break time is coming soon! "Season's Transitions" was inspired by a hike on the Chimney Tops trail at Great Smoky National Park. Our hike was severa...

Compositions can be enhanced through a variety of techniques. I like to think abut composition from two perspectives: first, the placement of objects (trees...

Rolling Hills County Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan maintains 3 miles of groomed cross-country skiing trails. I've enjoyed skiing and gaining inspiration for p...

I have joyfully harvested my first collection of garlic!. After placing one clove each in about thirty raised-bed cavities in my nutrient-rich vegetable gar...

In the Pittsfield Preserve off Thomas Road near Saline, MI. An early morning in June, the soybeans were starting to emerge with vigor as a thunderstorm emer...