Saturday, July 28, 2012

lonely pastels

Look at my lonely pastels in the background...so sad. In March I began working in oil and I just can't stop to return to my 'primary' medium, pastel. This is the block-in for an 18x24 inch oil. I get to use a big brush and my big glass palette. Maybe I should cover the pastels with something so they don't have to watch? I felt the same way when I left colored pencil for pastel a decade ago...like I was betraying a beloved medium.

2 comments:

  1. Barbara, I am enjoying your oils. I also enjoy your words, it encourages me. It is amazing how we both switched to oil about the same time. Your work is wonderful. It gives me hope.

    Donna

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  2. Barbara, we seem to be tracking the same vibe as I am playing and LOVING oils too. My first real medium at the age of 11, I am finding my pastels are getting very jealous! Have fun!

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