Into the Woods

"Into the Woods"

11"x 14" soft pastel (mostly Terry Ludwigs) on Art Spectrum Colorfix Suede

 

I worked on this Tues. in the comfort of my studio during a tremendous snow storm.  I don't think I ever saw snow that dense and flakes that large. Even if I was a plen air painter I wouldn't be able to paint outside because the snow is way over my knees.  Driving home from work toda , in yet another snow storm, I noticed that the snow banks were so high on the side of the road that I felt like I was in a bobsled or luge.

 

I started this one with thumbnails and value sketches and it really helped the painting go smoother.

 

Speaking of smooth, I like this paper, it may be my new favorite.  I like colorfix and Uart but today I didn't want to work on a sand paper surface.  It eats up the pastel and creates lots of dust. This one had just the right amount of tooth and I was able to add many layers.

 

I am working on pieces to send to two pastel society exhibits.