It's been awhile since I worked in pastel rather than oil, and I had just received a recent order of 6" X 6" Pastelbords. Since the surface was white I did an underpainting of pastel and alcohol first to keep little spots of white from showing through the painting, then laid the softer pastels on top. I was reminded again why I like pastel so much as a medium - the blending and the immediacy of the colors, the textures you can create, and the instant drying time.
So delicate and beautiful, like a piece of music. Love the closeness of the values.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jean. It was fun to do, and I realized how much I missed pastel. Will try to do more in the future along with oil.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors, Carol, and a lovely fluid effect! I've tried pastels again recently and it's a lot harder than it looks. What I recall liking about the medium is that it also engages drawing skills and yours are considerable.
ReplyDeleteLorraine, that's GREAT that you're working in pastels for a while. I hope you will post work that you do. I'd love to see how you work with the texture element in pastels - I have so enjoyed seeing how you hand texture in your oils!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting Carol, I just started using pastel, and am as enthusiastic as you. Very interesting how you first did an underpainting.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week
Gorgeous Carol! The color combination is tops. Love the special flute player too!
ReplyDeleteJane,
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted you're using pastel. Pastel works beautifully with watercolor which you do so expertly!
Thanks so much, Carol! I'm thrilled you like them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting Carol...I like the layout and the colors..I greatly enjoy all of your paintings.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellie, for such a nice comment. Isn't pastel wonderful for the colors it offers? As we've said before...just like a candy store!
ReplyDelete