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"Pond Scum"
9" x 12"
Pastel on paper |
On Thursday I painted at the edge of this pond where the light was incredible and the subject matter was luscious. Before I painted, I photographed one hundred images so that I would be able to paint beautiful things when the weather gets snowy and bleak. Then what did I go and do today, on this perfectly nice August day in Illinois? I dipped into my stash and painted from one of the photos. But wait ... there's more!
I painted with pastels. This is news! I've never even touched a pastel before, let alone make a piece of art with those thick, chalky sticks. I taught myself to use them, and you are witness to this, my maiden voyage, my numero uno, my inaugural offering.
Carol
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