Path

Path

Pastel.

Just experimenting with a variety of texture media on acrylic then working into the surface with pastel.

I applied the texture media with stiff bristle brushes and also scored into it with my scraffito tool before it dried. Not sure I'm happy with this effect - might be too textured. I think I'll selectively sand areas next time before applying pastel.

Valley at Bolehill Clough, November

'Bolehill Clough'

Pastel

NFS

Enjoyed the colour and textures of this area so much that I decided to continue on the same theme this morning.

The dry stone walls can look so pretty sometimes when they divide the land up like a quilt!

Bolehill, November ; (Peak District)

Bolehill, November

8" x 10"

Pastel

OK, back to reality. In any case, the autumn is prettier to paint in many ways. I love the way the greens change; pale olives and warm yellows. And the ground texture is so crunchy. Ideal for pastels!

Chianti Spring

Chianti Spring (copyright. Theresa Evans)

Pastel.  A little compensation for the freezing cold weather.

My First Daily Painting!

Painting No.1

'After the Rain' £30 ($45) © 17 Nov 2008

Size: 7" x 10" (unmounted)

Provided with pale cream / white mount, ready to frame.

Mounted size: 11" x 14"



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So, this is my first ever painting to be posted to my new 'painting a day' project.

Actually, I do paint almost daily anyway but I've recently decided to commit to always producing a small finished painting. Usually, most of my works are quite large so take a few days to complete; sometimes much longer. This new blog will give me the discipline to try out more ideas and explore different media on a daily basis.

Anyway, I'm quite pleased with this little one - especially the moody sky which I found quite tricky to achieve in watercolour :) - I'm just getting back into it after a long break!