Sorry the picture is so light……gotta fix that!
19
Jan
Pastel Pond
I’ve been doing a lot of sketching lately and will post them soon, however the pastel bug bit me good this week. I started this Tuesday and I “think” I finished it tonight, however living with it for a day or two may induce me to make some changes as I’m not thoroughly happy with it. We’ll see….I go back and make changes to paintings all the time. This is an 8″ X 12″ on Canson paper using mostly Unisons and Ludwig pastels.
Below are a couple of shots showing my usual way of working. First, very loosely drawing in area with a pastel pencil and then with landscapes working mostly from top to bottom. Then I go back and start changing, adding or subtracting items and color. I was aiming for a very loose image which I think this qualifies. In fact, I’m thinking I may go in and sharpen some detail.
Enjoy and please comment if you wish!
In start with the sky in landscapes as it is the source of light and all else follows.
Tags:
Color, landscape, pastel, process study
26
Dec
December Drawings
Well, as you can tell, the past few weeks have been hectic and I haven’t gotten too much done during this time. The drawings above were done with a sepia pen on 3-1/2 X 4-1/2 sketchbook that I carry with me in the hopes of grabbing a moment or two.
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and enjoy the drawings.
Tags:
Animals, black & white, buildings, Flowers, landscape, pen & ink, Sketches
26
Nov
Painted Desert – Pastel
Pastel on Sennelier Pastel Paper using primarily Unisons, Ludwig and Rembrandt pastels and based “quite” loosely on a photo taken some years ago in Arizona. Seems like I’ve been concentrating mostly on pastel landscapes, so I’m determined to get back to what this blog was originally for……and that was to try different materials and subjects and just have fun. Haven’t decided what the next one will be, but I promise it will be different!
Enjoy!
Tags:
100 Pastel Challenge, Color, landscape, pastel
21
Nov
Autumn River
Well, it’s been a busy time (and,if you like the holidays as much as I do, it will be even busier! I am going try to set aside time each day and get more done…makes me feel more relaxed too in this hectic time.
The painting above is 8 X 10 on Sennelier Pastel Paper using primarily Unisons and Ludwig pastels…..yes, they are my favorite. There are some touches here and there done with harder pastels, but principally just the two.
I hope you enjoy!
06
Oct
From Pears to Peaks
We’ve had two days of rain, so it felt like time for a fall picture. 8 X 10 using Unisons and Ludwigs on Strathmore paper. Enjoy!
29
Sep
4 Pears in Pastel
I’ve always loved the shapes of pears. These were done using Unison and Ludgwig pastels on Strathmore. Live size: 5.5 X 8.5. Enjoy!
22
Sep
Midwest Farm
This is the smallest landscape that I’ve completed in pastel (5.5 X8.5), but the size didn’t stop it from being voted First Place in Lakewood Artist Guild’s September meeting last night. Although I have received ribbons from paintings that I entered in our Spring and Fall shows with professional judges, there was something really great getting the votes from my fellow guild members!
11
Sep
Back to Dogs…
Don’t you just love them? Although we own two Shih Tzus, this happens to be a Bearded Collie (Beardie) done on 9 X 12 Wallis Sanded Board using various soft pastels. Enjoy!
08
Sep
Golden Fields in Pastel
Seems like we should be thinking of fall (my favorite season) about now even though we’re in the 90′s in SoCal. This painting was completed on an 11 X 14 Strathmore Bristol Vellum using primarily Terry Ludwig, and Unisons. I love the deep color of these products and their softness. Not so good for small details, but great for landscapes. Enjoy!
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