Standing on the shore of Lake Pukaki, SI NZ, and viewing the mountains is simply breathtaking. Looking down is not as moving but also interesting. This is what grabbed my attention at Lake Pukaki. The wonderful world of soft pastel. The most pure pigment, invented by DaVinci and the medium of choice by the likes of Degas. My soft pastel paintings are created using the worlds finest pastels and pastel paper.