Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Pastel Reflections

 This was an experiment with dimension and perspective.  I don't find them as much fun to make, but they are a challenge and I love to push myself in new directions. :)

charcoal- Birds in Flight

  I am working on creating movement and when I convert these to pastels I will use light and shadows to help achieve this.  Every creation is a new experience and presents new challenges.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Charcoal Reflections

   This would refer to inner reflections of course as I notice that this sketch appears to be slanted.  This is interesting to me as I have an injured ankle and therefore walk "slanted".  :/

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

simple sketches


   I have been doing a lot of simple sketches- trying to improve on dimension and perspective.  The beach always has a lot to offer  although the wind sometimes gets in the way!  One of these photos is a bit shady but my dog wore me out and I am too tired to re-shoot it. Five beach books have been completed so I am ready to get back to my work with pastels.  Yesterday when I was walking my dog I experienced a "snowstorm" of white and fuzzy seedlings from a tree nearby.  It was completely surreal but of course  I was without my camera! :)  It was still thrilling to experience the magic!  :)