I paint to escape the daily hassles. It soothes me. Prior to ever picking up a pastel, any kind of creative "thing" would help ease the stress and tension of the day. Today was one of those days. It didn't take long for my stress to start subsiding when I began working the clouds in this painting. This scene reminds me of my youth - spending weeks at our cottage, the rickety dock we'd jump from, or sit and fish for hours on end. I think I like painting clouds and water best.
I am still working from 2 very small packs of basic pastels and found I'm missing a lot of colors while I did this one. And being rather pleased with myself at the outcome of this painting, I broke down and ordered up a more complete set. This painting is done on 400 grit sandpaper and totally ripped up my fingertips! LOL... i'm going to get a new supply of 600 tonite. And then? I think I may be ready for the big girl paper - I would love suggestions of what to buy.
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