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Sunday, August 02, 2020

Cherries in Dust - Pastel sketch

Pastels are a most addictive medium.  It is good to play in the dust.  Maybe drawing and painting at the same time is one of the main attractions, at least for me.  I like the once and done. They are easy to correct for the most part.  Other painting media requires washes, waiting for paint to dry, etc.

I wiped off the paper where I had painted the cup and wine glass a few days ago. Then I brushed it with water to get an under painting.  Another advantage to good pastel paper and boards.  The ellipses need work but for a quick study I am pleased with this.


My Turn, pastel on UArt sanded paper, about 12 x 9 inches

Number 6 sweet - cherries
Number 7 squishy or soft - cream cheese dip
Number 8 open container - small Pyrex casserole
Number 9 hard - small butter knife

The paper after wiped and water brushed.

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4 comments:

Bag Blog said...

I have dusted off some old paintings and will give them new life. Ha! Well, we will see. I love the cherries!

Jo Castillo said...

Bag Blog, happy to inspire dusting! Thanks on the cherries. See ya.

Joanna said...

The cherries look good enough to eat!

Jo Castillo said...

Joanna, thank you. The cherries were good to eat! Hugs.


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I Grew up in a small town , Magdalena, New Mexico. I enjoy art and the pleasure other people get from my work. I always donate some of my sales and art to charities, especially for children. That started in Bolivia with Para los Niños. "I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns." -- Winston Churchill

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