I have been preparing for a workshop I am doing this week for the Perthshire Art Association. I though a seascape would suit using acrylics as an underpainting and finishing with soft pastels.
Waves At Sunset Acrylic and Pastel SOLD
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Summer Flowers, Pastels
My reference for this study painting was from a photo I took in Canada. The way the sunlight was catching these flowers really caught my attention.
After Monet’s Vase Of Flowers, Oil Pastel
This is a small oil pastel painting I did of Monet’s ‘Vase of Flowers’. I am in awe of the beautiful colours he used to paint this piece. I always learn so much from these studies and hopefully some of that spills into my new work.
Selection Of Studies, Inks
This is a page from my sketch book showing some of my thumbnail sketches. The one on the top right is my small study for the previous post of “Snow Scene at Pittenweem”. I love doing these thumbnails and they give me energy to get on with my next painting.
Snow Scene Pittenweem, Pastel
Today I finished this painting of snow covering the beach on West Shore Pittenweem. My inspiration was from a visit last year on Boxing day. The path along West Shore was very icy. I loved the golden light across the water with snow covered foreground.
Olympia, Charcoal And Conte.
This was my first drawing at the start of a new term of Life Drawing Class in Dundee. I am enjoying the challenge that this kind of drawing from life demands.
Rain In Edinburgh, Pastel SOLD
I am back home in bonny Scotland and the rain here has inspired this pastel painting. People out shopping in the rain with their colourful umbrella’s make for an interesting composition.
Chef, Pastel SOLD
Here is my finished painting “Chef “. My source of inspiration was the Dunkeld Hilton Hotel. The painting was done with a red background. I liked the effect of the colours on the red ground. The study I posted yesterday helped me with this choice of background colour.
Study for Chef, Pastel
This is my preparation for a new painting that I have been working on. The charcoal sketch was to get a feel for the composition. I then did a small colour study with blocks of colour and kept a note of those used as small swatches. At this point I get quite excited about a painting as I can see how I want to complete the work.
First Museum Visit, Pastel SOLD
My inspiration for this painting was after a visit to the newly renovated McManus Gallery in Dundee. I loved doing the small paintings within a painting. I wonder what the little girl is thinking?