Memories Another Wipe Off x-posted to the Scavenger Hunts

[Jo Castillo]

I played in the soft pastel dust. A sketch for the Scavenger Hunts 118. A variety of pastels on a wiped off sanded paper, last sketch was a landscape after something else. The items on the Hunt were small, medium and large. I gathered some cups from my collection. When I finish here I will post a step by step on my blog.

 

[Donna T]

It’s always a good thing when you play in the dust, Jo. This is such a nice still life! I’ll try to remember your tip about getting the whites in first.

 

[Jo Castillo]

Donna, thanks so much, you always make me feel good! Highlights of course last. But light colors first. Although in landscapes I tend to build up slowly from dark to light like on trees. Richard McKinley says build up incrementally.

 

[Sanlynn]

This is such a delightful piece. The colours and clarity are perfect and I love the purple shadows. How big is it, Jo?

 

[Jo Castillo]

Sanlynn, thank you. Painting from life gives good color and shadows. Forgot the size, it is 9 x 12 inches.

 

[Artyczar]

Wonderful Jo. I love this piece and will visit your blog for the step-by-step.