Great American Art Works

06/18/2026

"On the Terrace" you say? Why yes, it is... and yet it isn't... Technically these pastels are on the photo table in the basement... so we've got you there! lol. We could argue even further that this image is now on your screen.... Do you happen to be viewing this On The Terrace kit on your terrace at this very moment? YES & YES? Yes & No?
Regardless, these 60 count half sticks can be yours today, even if you don't have a terrace or happen to be patio-less!

06/18/2026

Members only insight here, but worth signing up for this kind of wisdom!!!

There's a moment that happens in almost every animal portrait I paint.

06/18/2026

Rumor has it there's a big order for some half stick sets needed to be packed and us knowing the Basement Troll prefers waterd down bourbon... The Trap is Set!

06/16/2026

Unique is how we define 9 of our family lines.... Traditionally Our Color Families start out with the most intense pigment at a #.0 level and gradually lighten in tone to a .5 or .6 range. This unique line takes the same gradation, but is bumped up with contrasting pigments from the color wheel to give you a muddier palette to play with. Each one is distinct unto itself. Pictured here are the humble makings of Wode & Valencia. Whooohooo! Go Color!!!

06/15/2026

On the last and final day before IAPS - International Association of Pastel Societies Convention, my true love made for Dakota Pastels... 150 sets of our limited edition - The Sky's the Limit - Albuquerque Sky soft pastel kit put together by Lorenzo Chavez Fine Art. Thank you and best of luck to everyone going to the convention in New Mexico! Blessings on you all!!!

06/14/2026

On the 2nd day before IAPS - International Association of Pastel Societies Convention, my true love made for me... "The Days Ahead" is a painting by Lorenzo Chavez Fine Art we so proud to have as the cover for our Limited Edition - The Sky's the Limit Albuquerque Sky collection of soft pastels.

06/13/2026

On the 3rd day before IAPS - International Association of Pastel Societies Convention, my true love made for me... a set of pastels based on the Skies of Albuquerque hand selected by Master Pastelist Lorenzo Chavez who was raised in Albuquerque NM. How Awesome is that!?!?! We have put endless hours into this set and are so happy to see them going out the door!!!

06/12/2026

On the 4th day before IAPS - International Association of Pastel Societies Convention, my true love made for me... Lorenzo Chavez Fine Art The Sky's The Limit kit in it's full glory!!! at a candy store near you! if you happen to be at the Albuquerque Convention Hall for the IAPS Convention.

06/12/2026

On the 5th day before IAPS - International Association of Pastel Societies Convention, my true love made for me... a collection of pastels large enough to fit the entire Albuquerque Sky but small enough to fit into your handbag. From Master Pastelist Lorenzo Chavez, - we give you The Sky's The Limit - Limited Edition Albuquerque Sky Soft Pastel Set. Behold!