Original Pastel Painting ""Sailing into the Sunset’" by Michael Clements 16x12Michael Clements can be found outdoors almost every day painting the beautiful landscapes of his home in Maui. His work is influenced by the first plein air artists of late 19th century Italy. Being an artist means learning how to see light and color in its constantly changing states. It is high drama that gets my heart pounding from the thought of being able to catch it. Michael paints with pastel. In the art world, pastel does not refer to pale