Unintentionally I seem to be working with a full palette these days, with a wide spectrum of colors. In the beginning of this painting, I had painted a patterned blue fabric underneath a group of whole lemons. With the planned flowers in the upper canvas, this just did not read well. So I broke the front right space up with cut lemon slices and placed them in an arranged scatter, which works better as a composition.
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Well.... once again I'm awed by your work. Absolutely adore this one! I'm working on another pastel for my class. It's difficult for me, but the challenge is good. The next one I'm going to do will be outside of class so I can work with a subject matter that I find more interesting (currently doing a bobcat sitting in a snowy tree). I like the types of still life compositions that you do much better. I substituted most of last week and it really got me out of my creative groove! I think this week I'll spend at home and try and get old bobcat finished. I don't really like to have two pastels going at once, as I can stay better focused on one piece at a time. But.... I've started hooking my new rug, and am very excited about that! I'll post some photos as that project moves along (I'm afraid this rug will take quite awhile). Thanks for checking in and keeping me inspired with your lovely work!
beautiful painting! and thank you for the nice comment you left on my blog.
Hey back! I got your lengthy post... love all the questions. Yes, I use a strip cutter (it's the only way to go) although I do a lot of hand cutting, especially if I'm embellishing somehow. No... I don't cut my wool all at once. I did before I broke down and bought a nice used cutter. I sort of have a plan in my head for color, and when I first started rug hooking I would try and stick to it. But as I became more creative with my rugs and technique I find that I'm constantly changing and drawing over on the linen until I get the effect I'm looking for. Also, here's a pastel tip that you may already know. If you get some clear plastic containers (like sandwich size) which can be purchased at dollar stores... put in some white rice, then separate your colors into each box...like all blues together, etc. Your pastels stay nice and clean. You just occasionally change out your rice. I haven't purchased the containers yet, but it's first on my list tomorrow. I'm not sure if I answered all you asked... I'll check and see. Thanks for your compliment on my cat. It is an assignment for class, but I'm ready to start my own piece with a subject matter I find more interesting. I imagine I will start with a photo, and hopefully, progress to still life. Have a wonderful weekend, and great hearing from you! Also, please post your pastel when finished... and yes, in class our teacher says that it's considered painting. I start with just the hint of a drawn form and create the rest with pastel...so to me it's painting! Whew!
dulcy
Kathryn, thanks for following my blog.
Your paintings are awesome.So much talent...
I've been following Dulcy's blog and she is awsome at pastel. JB
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