D. F. Gray.... Pastels from life

a review from my works in New Century Artist Gallery March 2013, NY NY

"The Canadian artist D. F. Gray on the other hand, works in soft pastel on paper, layering delicate strokes to evoke impressive subtleties of chiaroscuro. Gray’s “Moorcroft Vue” depicts the rolling tide, craggy rocksand foliage of a Canadian shoreline with dappled strokes, while “From Brant Point” is a moist marshy vision of one of the artists favorite painting sites."

Vincent Klein, March 2013, Gallery and Studio New York

July 18-August 14, 2011

the Old School House Art Centre, Qualicum Beach BC

An Exhibit of Historical and current works in soft pastel, AY Jackson,Plaskett, Granmaison, Brown, Oxbourogh with 17 Canadian contemporaries with work by D. F. Gray

Challenged by CBC to paint a pastel during the news which was broadcasting from the Richmond Night Market

Awarded the Silver Pastel Plate, Plaque of Distinction, the inaugural award for Excellence and Dedication to Pastel by the Pastel Society of Canada

Work published in:

Artists Magazine, July/August 2013

Artists for an Oil Free Coast, 2013

Far and Near Horizons(including cover)2013

Mythography, Ken Kirkby and Friends, Poetry by Manolis 2013

2012 Island Arts Magazine, Focus Magazine, Parksville Qualicum Tourist Guide

2011, Oceanside Magazine, Island Times

2010 Island Arts Magazine, Focus Magazine, Art Avenue, Parksville Qualicum Tourist Guide

2009 Focus Magazine, Arts Avenue,

2008 Pastel Journal(US) 'Best bang for buck'

appearing as "A painter" in Spring 2008 issue of British Columbia Magazine

Artist Sketchbook Magazine(US), April 2006

Plein Air Magazine(US), December 2004

The Pastel Journal(US), October 2004

2000, Magazin’ Art (Montreal)1996, 2000,

Pastel Artist International (Australia)1999, 2000,

Harvest of Art, Wine, Food 1999

The Best of Canadian Pastels – The Pastel Society of Canada 1999.
Investir Dans Les Oeuvres D’Art, 1989

American Artist 1988,

His pastels are in private collections internationally as well as: