I have been working on the sheep in the meadow painting over the weekend as I have finished the kitten watercolour (Christmas commission) got a bit carried away and added a Barn owl as he's a regular hunter in the field that I've painted.
I'm quite happy with the result and intend to exhibit this alongside "Curiosity" at the big Autumn exhibition (if I can afford to get them both framed in time) they are quite large at 50 x 37 cm so could work out expensive.
As often happens I have now grown fond of the pastelmat paper having learned how to cope with its grip on the pastel so am now on the lookout for some more before I start the next one in this series.
Meanwhile I have just accepted a commission from a selection of very bad ref's so will save the "pleasure painting" as a reward for when the commission is in the bag!
There, that's just the incentive I needed................... off to start on the Yorkie
4 comments:
That is so beautiful! The light and the colors are gorgeous!
Glad you've come to grips with the pastelmat. I haven't worked anymore with it but need to as I have several more pieces.
This is brilliant Kay. Now I'm torn between this and 'Curiosity' as to which is my favourite:-))I love the pastelmat but the colours are restricted I think. I found the Fisher 400 to abrasive. I had a look at Sennelier pastel card on the internet and they do a better range of colours. I know Sue has bought some so must ask her what the texture is like and i might give it a try.
Well done Kay - its a lovely scene and I hope it sells in the Autumn Exhibition!!!
I know what you mean about Pastelmat. After working on Fisher 400 I recently switched to Pastelmat and really struggled initially. Once you get back in the swing its fine though isn't it.
Thank you girls for such lovely comments ;-)
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