This facade caught my eye, reflecting what appears to be a quiet existence in a very old neighborhood in Venice, Italy. Two separate dwellings, closely connected, yet revealing characteristics of hard and soft elements, light and dark colors, warm and cool tones, while coexisting next to each other...diverse yet connected.

Currently on exhibit in the Pastel Society of America's 47th Annual Exhibition: Enduring Brilliance!, in the Grand Gallery of the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park. This piece received the Terry Ludwig Pastels Award and in December, will go on to exhibit at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio with select other pieces from this prestigious show.