Tuesday, October 9, 2012

"Washed Ashore" 8" X 11" Pastel

                                                                           
This old fishing boat has met a sad end along the California coast. From Big Sur up to Washington State the waters in the coastal vicinity can be unpredictable. With strong currents and rapid weather changes a captain has to be vigilant and cautious.

This pastel was painted on Wallis paper dry-mounted on foamboard. I chose not to do an underpainting with this one because I was afraid the dry-mount wouldn't hold up to the liquid and become loose. But, again, the rough, sanded coating of Wallis made for lots of fun with the texture.



16 comments:

  1. Oh, I think the pastels on Wallis paper is just perfect for this boat! The boat itself along with the grasses and sand probably have a lot of texture to begin with and the paper and medium really show that. What a great subject too. Nice job as always:)

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    1. Thank you, Libby. I agree with you that Wallis was the paper for this. I just LOVE that stuff!!

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  2. Excellent feeling of texture on the rusty part of the boat, wonderful color changes. I like the position of the boat, it appears to have moved up on the shore by force and has reconciled itself to resting where it has been planted by nature.

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    1. When we lived along the coast, Jean, we would see once in awhile a wreck like this. Off Point Pinos near Monterey there are some large wrecks at the bottom from long ago.

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  3. This is a beautiful painting, Carol!! Using the Wallis paper was perfect capturing that weathered look on the boat..excellent piece.!

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    1. Thanks so much, Hilda. It's amazing how many colors there are in "rust!"

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  4. What wonderful colors and great placement, Carol.
    I enjoy seeing what you do - making every painting a unique and personal vision

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    1. Oh Julie, thank you for those kind words. Your own work is so obviously your feelings and interpretations. Your paintings really have a wonderful, unique voice!

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  5. I love the colors on "Washed Ashore." You can almost feel the rust on the boat. Makes me want to dig out my pastels again, but it will have to wait for a week or so--off to see granddaughter again in Florida.

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    1. Melanie, thank you so much. I hope you can dig out those pastels soon, but enjoy your visit with your granddaughter. Special times!

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  6. Gorgeous colours on the boat Carol! You've captured it's age well. Might I ask why you mount your paper? Is that so that it provides a sturdier surface to work on?

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    1. I had a few sheets of Wallis mounted on foamcore for the reason you stated. To make a stiffer surface. However, I won't do it again because of the expense. Also, I enjoy doing an underpainting and water on the mounted Wallis loosens the dry mount adhesive and it comes off. We learn by our mistakes. Also, you can buy Wallis already mounted (little did I know.) Thanks so much for commenting, Vanessa. Nice to hear from you!!

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  7. Fabulous work Carol, that rusty look of the boat is just great !

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    1. I appreciate that, Jane. It was a different subject matter for me which is fun in itself.

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  8. This subject seems so well suited to the texture of Wallis. It really let you explore the aged hull.
    I don't know how helpful this will be with a pastel painting but lately I've been mounting (gluing) my linen on archival presentation board. It was cheap; I used precut so it was easy and it is incredibly light for plein air. (I did back it up with another cardboard canvas while painting.)
    Once framed, I think it sturdy enough to last a long, long time.

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    1. Thank you, Shirley. I certainly will try that idea. I do like the firmer surface of having the paper mounted to something. I've never tried the presentation board, so will give it a go!! Much appreciated!

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