Desert Color 6" X 8" Pastel on Wallis

                                                                              

In spite of having little rain this winter the Prickly Pear cacti  in this part of Arizona bloomed vigorously. After they bloom and the flowers fall off, the birds break open the fruit and eat the seeds. Although I haven't done it some people make jams/jellies from the fruit as well.

I did some "dusting" with pastel on this painting. I was wanting texture and an impressionistic feel so I scraped pastel dust lightly over some areas to give it an "unfocused" look. I like the look, and I hope you do as well!

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Little Big Bird 8" X 8" Pastel SOLD

                                                                                 

This photo is one from Morguefile, a great resource for artists. I was charmed by the little bird's pose and expression. I have no idea what kind of bird it is...just that he makes me smile.

The more I work with Pastelmat the more I am impressed. It feels smooth to the touch, comes in different colors but holds an enormous amount of pastel. It takes a wet wash beautifully with little or no warping. It's a winner in my mind.

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