Working Fast

I always work pretty fast when doing my pastels. I like to do them in a single sitting. I am actually inpatient to see the final result. Regarding the pastel shown on this post (Bridge over Deep Run Creek, 9" x 12") I decided to work much faster than my usual pace. I wanted this to be an exercise in applying freer strokes of the pastel in order to achieve more of a sense of movement in the landscape. I was happy with the resulting pastel. The time to complete this pastel was less than one hour. Less can be more!

New Up Scaled Pastels

During the last several weeks I have been busy doing new pastels which are mainly up scaled versions of some of my favorite small pastels. I have just posted many of these new 10" x 10" pastels on my web site.

New Size Pastels Introduced

I have just started to work on a series of new pastels, each with a square format of 10" x 10". Some of these pastels will be inspired by my already completed favorite little square pastels but many will be completely new compositions. Look for many of these new 10" x 10" pastels to be introduced at the Yellow Springs Art Show and the Immaculata University Art Show opening this coming spring.










Winter Shadows - pastel - 10" x 10"