Jody dePew McLeane:
Jody dePew McLeanes' pastels are derived from actual situations. Whether the subject matter is interior scenes, theater, travel, or architecture, each drawing has an exquisite sense of light with a heightened color palette. She works from sketches and slides for reference. While she does not use models, she has produced portraits by special commission. This body of work features elaborate still life settings in the Old Master tradition.

Pure powdered pigment combined with a small amount of binder is painted with her right thumb directly to the pastel paper for a painterly quality. Each piece is affixed with steam, rather than fixative.The work of Jody dePew McLeane has been featured in numerous publications including the Pastel Painters Solution Book as well as The Best of Pastel II. Jody dePew McLeane was elected as a Master Pastelist in 1984 by the Pastel Society of America.

Sunny Booth in the Back - image 14 x 11 inches, framed 19 x 22 inches

Table at the Lenox Hotel - image 14 x 11 inches, framed 22 x 20 inches

Dressing After Rehearsal, image 20 x 24 inches, framed 28 x 32 inches

On Stage In Costume - image 24 x 30 inches, framed 32 x 38 inches

Door to the Study - image 16 x 20 inches, framed 24 x 28 inches

Table With Extra Leaf - image 16 x 20 inches, framed 24 x 28 inches

Sideboard With Dutch Oil - image size 11 x 14 inches

Carved Table Holding Relics and Saints - image 20 x 24 inches, framed 28 x 32 inches