Spent some time on Bainbridge Island, Washington, with my dad and step mom. While there I visited Bloedel Nature Reserve almost every day. Brought my pastels with me and did some sketching.
"Summer Willow Tree, Bloedel Nature Preserve", pastel on paper
"Birch Pines, Bloedel Nature Preserve", pastel on paper
"Forgotten Voyages", pastel on paper
This old ship is right down the street from my dad's house. I've watched it age over the years. While I was sketching the family that owns it came out and we chatted for a bit. What a great old girl this ship was and still is!
This old ship is right down the street from my dad's house. I've watched it age over the years. While I was sketching the family that owns it came out and we chatted for a bit. What a great old girl this ship was and still is!
"Japanese Pine, Bloedel Nature Preserve", pastel on paper
Let me just say painting backlighting with pastels is trickly. I felt I could have pushed the contrast more, but the pastels weren't having any of it.
"Morning Willow Tree, Bloedel Nature Preserve", pastel on paper
"Pleasant Beach Afternoon", pastel on paper
"Rich Passage Morning, Bainbridge Island", pastel on paper
My father recently had a few of my paintings framed. I really like the simple mat and framing that his framer recommended. With pastel paintings, the mat needs to be slightly raised off of the surface because of the dust. This looks great and adds some dimension to the piece. I like how the borders of the paintings are exposed although I think they would also look great cropped. Either way - nice job!
