I painted this in oil on Pastelbord which I usually save for pastel work. But, the description of the product says it can be used with oils, and part of the surface mixture is created with gesso, so why not try it?!
I like the slightly rough appearance it has as opposed to a smooth wood panel, and the oils readily cling to the surface and cover it nicely. The only downside is that the sanded surface is hard on brushes, so I tried to stick with my older bristle brushes as much as possible.
This painting is up for auction at Daily Paintworks here .
What a gorgeous color combination! I do agree with you about the colors in your area-I imagine them to be just this lovely. And we saw a lot of these types of plants down in Palm Springs. The patterns that the leaves make are really fascinating to see. Very graceful for a "stiff" looking plant and you captured that nicely.
ReplyDeleteNice job too on the colors in the agave plant and how they are subtly echoed back in the wall color:)
So glad you like it, Libby. I enjoyed painting it!
DeleteThis is stunning. I can feel the vibration of the colors against each other. Neat seeing an oil painting although your pastels are perfectly wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours, so zingy and convey the heat and the sunlight so well, what a great composition too.
ReplyDeleteLove the vibrant colors you use, Carol...wonderful shadow work...!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hilda. That's what captured my attention when I saw this agave... the shadows. Interesting shapes made it particularly enjoyable.
DeleteAt first glance I thought it was a pastel painting. It's gorgeous Carol! I love the contrasting hues!
ReplyDeletebeautiful colors and your shadow is so strong.
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