Another mini pastel - Seacape

[MurrayG]

Ha. Hooked. This is a mini study of the big seascape posted earlier. It really makes you focus. The texture is very evident as I may not have sanded the card enough.
Again, Rembrandt's on sanded Sennelier pastel card, 2.5 x3.5 inches.

 

[CaliAnn]

Beautiful movement of the water!

 

[Donna T]

Gorgeous tiny piece!

 

[JStarr]

Very well done- I think that texture may be a good one for you as it is making you think how to capture the most with the least amount of pastel since it will not take many layers.

( One of the friends I spoke of on the other thread was, for awhile, working on Canson which was forcing him to use a really light touch- taught him to think ahead ).

 

[MurrayG]

it is making you think how to capture the most with the least amount of pastel since it will not take many layers. working on Canson which was forcing him to use a really light touch- taught him to think ahead ).

Hi JStar. In a way yes. I use Canson MT a lot as it's what I can get here. I use the smooth side as the waffle is too much for me. The pastel card is very gritty, I use a fine emery to soften it. I'm also lucky that the batch of Rembrandt's I managed to break by a drawing board falling on them, now are of use. The sharp edges can be used.

 

[JStarr]

Hi JStar. In a way yes. I use Canson MT a lot as it's what I can get here. I use the smooth side as the waffle is too much for me. The pastel card is very gritty, I use a fine emery to soften it. I'm also lucky that the batch of Rembrandt's I managed to break by a drawing board falling on them, now are of use. The sharp edges can be used.

Tom Christopher (the other friend who took a year off) still makes his own textured ground- he mixes marble dust into gesso, and then uses a big ol' paint brush to coat the, I think, posterboard or foamcore- and he leaves the brush marks very evident. They often show through the pastel, so that, especially brushy/tree-filled/under-story areas look interesting, but not detracting from his center of interest.

As to breaking the Rembrandts- I mean, sorry for any crumbs, but a fortuitous accident if it ended up- no pun intended- giving you an edge.

 

[Triduana]

This is a beautiful little seascape. Love those green highlights! Those clouds are a nice touch as well - so tiny. Good work!

 

[Artyczar]

What a gorgeous scene. I love the texture and calming movement of the water here. Excellent work!

 

[Terri]

Another small gem! This might be my favorite yet. The movement and colors in your water are spellbinding!

 

[Jo Castillo]

Beautiful, takes me to the beach.

 

[MurrayG]

Hi folks.
@JStar, yes I read about Christopher, something to try out, thanks.
@Jo, great, enjoy
@Terri, thanks glad you like it
@Ayin, really appreciate the comments
@Triduana, thanks so much

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[Bartc]

These are coming out great, Murray!

 

[MurrayG]

Thanks Bart. It reasonably quick so addictive.

 

[PaintBoss]

Gorgeous piece!