Left of Center Painting

" Left of Center", is an homage to individuals who create their own sense of style in a repressive world of uniformity. Here is a couple out for a walk with their dog. An ordinary event, made extraordinary by the couples 'carnival-like' attire. Is it a political or social protest? That is for you and your friends to decide! I work primarily in oil pastels; a medium not known to many artists. Pablo Picasso was the first to commission the French company, Sennelier, to create sticks of wax and oil paint that he used for quick studies. For me, the medium combines the very best of both painting and drawing. This painting does not require framing. It is created on an 1-1/2" wood box canvas and is already wired for easy hanging.