Recommended

Who's your favorite pastel artist? Hard to narrow it down to one, but my personal favorite right now is Mary Aslin. Her pastels are exquisite. The florals are beautifully composed and have a freshness, almost pickable. Her figurative art is narrative, and the type of "people painting" that is universal, anyone could welcome it into their home. While you are looking at her website, take a look at her blog - lots of explanation of her concepts, and a quick over the shoulder look at a work in progress.

Joan and Elaine at the Art Movement opening on May 18. Located at Memorial City Mall, next to Macy's, the show remains open at least through the 26th. 

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