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Reflections at the Mountain’s Edge
9x12, pastel on paper
Before continuing, the painting was sprayed with Workable Fix to add more tooth to the surface. This final step was completed primarily with Unisons, but some Schminckes were also used. Since I wanted this piece to have some energy, I left the pastel strokes evident in the sky, instead of trying to make the sky look “atmospheric” by blending the colors. After several failed attempts with the lake, I decided that the simplest decision was the best, and it too became a reflection of the sky. Finally, greater detail was added to the mountain slope.
The hardest part for me, aside from starting, is to name the final painting. After trying several very lame alternatives, I settled on “Reflections at the Mountain’s Edge.”
I *really* like this one and I think the title is perfect!
ReplyDeleteTD :)
P.S. ...What's a 'Schminckies'?!?!? :)
ReplyDeleteSchminckes are an especially soft pastels, in fact most people rate them number one in terms of softness. They have been described as "soft, velvety and intensely pigmented pastels." This makes them *very* expensive, I only own about 20 of them :-(
ReplyDeleteThey're Schminckies...they're Schminckies!! Fun for a girl and boy!!
ReplyDeleteHey Charlie,
ReplyDeleteI love your reflections at the mountains edge. It's gorgeous! The sky and its reflection are amazing. There's a great sense of texture and depth to this painting. Keep up the good work :)
MH