Main Street Paint Out in Pastels

I had a "paint out" on Main Street today in front of my gallery.  Just me.  It was such a gorgeous day that I could not paint inside in the gallery/studio.

 I took my easel and a small amount of pastels out and spent a couple of hours enjoying painting and watching the goings on down the street.  I had a few people stop to see what I was doing and a couple of people asked directions.  I forgot to take a photo down the street for you to check my accuracy.

My set up for the day and the almost finished painting.

You can see my sign and a peek inside.

Down Main Street, Pastel on Colourfix, 5 x 7 inches

This was a lot of information to try to fit on such a small canvas.  It does automatically cut down on the amount of detail I can include.  I did not want to get out pastel pencils to add the small touches.  I liked the looseness and that the painting gives the general idea and feel of the street today.

This is a Jo's Notions painting, fixed against the glass, and available for purchase at $50, free shipping.

Remember that First Friday is tomorrow, Friday, January 7.  My Austin Highlights show is continuing.  Stop by and see the great art in my gallery.  Always better in person.


Also, the workshop next week in Marble Falls is canceled.  We did not get enough participants.  Check back, though, I will reschedule with a new location and dates, hopefully here in Bastrop.