Pastel on black mat

Pastel on archival black mat today. I forgot how fun it is to save the dark areas to let the paper do the work of the darkest value. Also, a light touch and harder pastels because there isn't much tooth to hold multiple layers of pigment.

Nisqually Reserve, Step 1

Nisqually Reserve, Step 2

Nisqually Reserve, Step 3

Nisqually Reserve, pastel, 7x5 inches  sold