Today has been so incredibly cold (hail has been sitting on the ground all day – brrr) that it got me thinking about all the mountain paintings I have done over the years. This one, in pastel, is a favorite of my husbands. From time to time we think about getting it framed to put up at his workplace.
Tag: pastels
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Playing with pastels
I’ve been playing with pastels, and loosely based my work on photos I have taken of the Mana Bay area at Patea Beach here in New Zealand. I love the immediacy of pastel, and the vibrancy of the colours.Share this:
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Playing with pastels
And loving it. I did a few pieces today and this is the one I am happiest with. The photo was taken near Wellington, looking back towards Island Bay area. 8×10″ on Canson.Share this:
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19_365 : more design work
This time I started with a bright pastel drawing of a pear, and worked on the image in Photoshop. I’m fairly happy with it, although it isn’t actually symmetrical.Share this:
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Playing with pastels
I started the day with getting my “Saturday jobs” out of the way. You know the ones; washing, dishes, beds, animals, shopping. Only did half what I should of course 🙂Then it was into my art room and out with the pastels. I haven’t used them for a while but a book I’ve been reading inspired me to get back to them. I love the directness of the colour application.
I did three quick paintings, each continuing to explore the “Italy from above” theme. Great fun, and I’m particularly pleased with this square one.
I knew Tony wouldn’t like them, so while he was watching me I asked him to say something nice. Pause…
Umm, it doesn’t anything like the reference photo.
Is that your best comment?
I think so, he says..
Well done Tony – it wasn’t meant to look like the photo. LOL
Gotta love him!!Share this:
Cath Sheard Art 