Exbury Gardens #2 – Picnic Bench

[Arnie]

Another scene from Exbury Gardens. We ate our picnic sitting on this bench in the sun.

C&C Appreciated. Thanks for looking. Arnie

Sennelier soft pastels on Sennelier pastel card 30x40 cm.

 

[Donna T]

Another beautiful version of this garden! You made the bench feel very inviting as if someone really needs to sit there and appreciate the scenery. The way you painted the background foliage so it gradually blends into the sky is such a nice touch - it adds to the overall quiet mood for me. You and the Sennelier’s are a good match, Arnie!

 

[Jo Castillo]

This is beautiful and welcoming. I love the red. I want to sit on that bench.

 

[Artyczar]

LOVELY!!! Great blending and technique. I do love your technique more and more.

 

[JStarr]

I like this one even more- it feels more inviting, and there's a better sense of movement to the scene. It is reminiscent of a Degas for some reason- lovely trees.

 

[CaliAnn]

Stunning piece Arnie! I love how you mixed the hard/soft, lost/found - and the colors are gorgeous!

 

[Triduana]

This is superb! I was trying to pick out the things I like most about it, but I love everything about it!

 

[Arnie]

Thanks Donna, Jo, Ayin, JStarr, CaliAnn, and Kay - much appreciated. Arnie

 

[snoball]

Beautiful atmosphere and color!

 

[Terri]

Snoball said it best for me- I love the atmosphere of this one. Soft and dreamy, and those reds are killing me!