Friday 19 April 2013

Sunlight Sequins

Pastel on Pastelmat, 9 x 13 inches

I've painted this little Pastel for the Leicestershire Pastel Society annual exhibition next month.  I've called it Sunlight Sequins for obvious reasons - those lovely sparkles of pure light in the water amid the dark of the tree reflection, and that's what drew me to paint the scene.

Next, I may try some....Watercolours!  Rub eyes, look again...yes, Watercolours!  I haven't ventured into the medium for some years, but I'm itching to have a go again.  Just need to break the ice and DO one to conquer the fear. Watercolour done properly, is the most difficult medium in my eyes - it's a one-hit chance..if it doesn't come off, in the bin it goes, whereas an Oil or a Pastel can be scraped or scrubbed back and repainted.

Wish me luck...over the top I go

4 comments:

  1. Utterly delightful! Good luck with the watercolour.......scares the hell out of me! And for the reason you say..it's do or die.

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  2. Love the light in this one Peter especially the blue snow, best of luck with the watercolour it,s a medium I too love but when I view Thomas W Schaller,s pictures or Trevor Lingards it,s a bit off putting with my attempts. Still keep trying eh! Ve

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    1. Thank you Ve. I used to paint in watercolour almost exclusively 30 years ago, but have got a bit rusty over the years. So, I'll have to blow of the dust from my sables...

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