Whenever I think of Frank Dublin, inevitably, I recall his pastels. That is what he is best known for and, indeed, this is where he is at his best, artistically speaking. That is not to say his oil paintings are inferior.

They are not and at their best, they begin to rival his pastel creations. In his current exhibition in the Edinburgh Gallery at the Bermuda Society of Arts, his oil painting called 'Pond View', is notable for its vigorous brushwork and attractive colour harmonies. Additionally, his choice of frame adds to the painting's appeal. All the same, Dublin's pastels have a solidity and a strength that sets them apart.

His very best work in this show, however, and, indeed, possibly his best work ever, is his 'Fishy Story'.

This was first exhibited in the Bermuda National Gallery's 2006 Biennial. It is more abstract than his other pastels or paintings, but that is its real strength.

At the same time there is no doubt that this pastel is about fish and most likely goldfish. The colours are reminiscent of this species.

Another unusual thing about it is that he used masonite as his ground. This is an uncommon use of this material, nevertheless, it seems to work well. Recently I spoke with Mr. Dublin about 'Fishy Story', and the likelihood of his doing other, similar pieces.

He assured me that he is presently working on some sketches that could well develop something stylistically comparable. 'Stipple Out' is also another notable pastel, but in this instance, the artist is experimenting with a different technique; something akin to "pointillism".

This piece is made-up of minute stipples or many small marks, that add-up to a very solid looking still-life with mortar and pestle.

Another pastel that attracted my attention is 'During the Sermon'.

This work is inspired by Gauguin's paintings and most probably his 'Vision After the Sermon'. In Dublin's piece, however, the scene takes place on a beach. I was reminded of various episodes from the Gospels where Jesus is described as teaching out on a hillside or standing in a boat.

This exhibition closes today.