Pastel Paintings

Aurora Lights

Pastel on suede mat

9X9, mat and frame

By Jeannie Rae Johnson

$165

I've never seen the Northern Lights this bright. Someday I hope to but for now, I will capture it with photos and my imagination.

View of Stuart in Snow with Moon

Pastelon paper

7X18.5, double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$235

One morning I woke up to look out the window and saw this beautiful view of fresh snow and the moon was just setting. I had to get out my pastels right away!

The Way it Used to Be

Pastel on paper

6X16, mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$170

This is a view from a friend's house. I left out buildings and other things. The thought hit me, "This is probably how it used to look!"

Yakima River Canyon

Pastel on sanded paper

18X29,

By Jeannie Johnson

$720

There is a sparse but calming serenity in the Yakima River canyon. Pause and allow this painting to transport you there.

Evening Glow

Pastel on suede mat

8X10, mat and frame

By Jeannie Rae Johnson

$165

This painting started out as a demonstration piece. I liked how it was turning out so I decided to finish it and frame it.

Fire Truck at Liberty

Pastel on sanded paper

24X14, double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$485

There was so much to see in the historic town of Liberty. This fire truck invited me to make a painting of it as it peeked around an old building.

Pitcher With Flowers

Pastel on paper

15X11, double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$265

I like the richness of this piece. It

wouldn't have been complete without

the apples.

Tulip Trio

Pastel on sanded paper

16X12, double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$290

I love the spring and nothing says "Spring" like tulips!

Ellensburg Train Depot Loading Dock

Pastel on paper

11.5X18,mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$315

I love to find those jewels to paint in the out-of-the-way places. This was in the parking area of the Ellensburg Train Depot. Everything felt so abandoned—not even a bird was there.

Tree In Field, late fall

Pastel on paper

5.5X17.5,mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$185

This is a part of a series I did on trees. I've been drawn to these golden colors lately. Maybe I am enjoying the "golden years", who knows!

Barge Hall, 1908

Pastel on paper

8X12,mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$160

Much of Barge Hall is still the same today as it was in 1908. Notice the house on the right. It is still there today. I enjoyed trying to capture what might have been.

Fresh Snow (Stuarts)

Pastel on paper

5X17,double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$160

The view from my back yard is different every time I look at it. This is what it looked like one morning after it had snowed during the night.

View From Sharon's

Pastel on paper

7.5X11.5,double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$175

I paint with a group of artists every week. Often we will go to someone's house. This painting was done at Sharon's. She lives in Badger Pocket area of Ellensburg.

Windmill and Sheep

Pastel on paper

7.5X11.5,double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$165

The reference for this painting is in

Williamsburg, Virginia. I visited my

family there in 2006. What a beautiful place!

Czech Republic Landscape

Pastel on paper

9X26, mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$365

I got to go the Czech Republic to help with an English Camp. While I was there we went on a lot of walks. The landscape is just beautiful there!

Oregon Coast with Seagull

Pastel on paper

8X26, triple mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$295

My husband and I had a lovely vacation on the Oregon Coast one summer. This was the view from our porch. I painted every day!

Garden Blessings

Pastel on paper

8X18,triple mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$255

This was a still life I did with my painting group. We set up several items on a table and this is what I chose to do.

Red Barn in Golden Wheat

Pastel on paper

10.5X14.5, double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$245  SOLD

I love the state I live in for all of its different kinds of beauty. This is one of those beauties.

Christmas Delights

Pastel on paper

7.5X11.5,double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$165

This was a still life that my painting group set up for us to paint. I decided to paint it in pastels. I like the softness the pastels gave and yet the sparkle of Christmas too.

Cox Canyon Vineyard 2

Paste on paper

15X28, double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$575

This vineyard is located on Canyon Road between Ellensburg and Yakima. It’s a beautiful location everywhere you look.

Mt Stuart at Indian John Hill

Pastel on paper

8.5X12,double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$185

This is the beautiful view you can see from Indian John Hill rest stop. I thought about adding some buildings in the field and decided it would take away from what nature had done.

Czech Landscape

Pastel on paper

7.5X11.5, mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$145

I went with my church to Czech Republic for a mission trip. We rode the train through the countryside. It is a beautiful country!

Tree In Field, winter

Pastel on paper

6X24,mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$265

This is a part of a series I did on trees. I like the serenity of this scene. I think we need more of this kind of peacefulness in our lives.

Yakima River Canyon 2

Pastel on sanded paper

7.5X11.5, mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$160

This was the last painting I did plein aire in 2008. The weather was frigid but the painting was worth it.

Fruit and Twigs

Pastel on sanded paper

25.5X13.5, double mat and frame

By Jeannie Johnson

$495

I used my mother's jadeite bowl for this still life. I've used it before and I'm sure I will use it again. It's one of my favorites.