May 16. No. 227 of #mydailypaintings
Today was one of those days. Decided to get back to the sticks to reassert those skills First layer quick PanPastel sketch, then Blue Earths and Great Americans. Only 5" x 7" on pale yellow Pastelmat. From life. Was definitely NOT feeling it today Sorry...
Today was one of those days. Decided to get back to the sticks to reassert those skills First layer quick PanPastel sketch, then Blue Earths and Great Americans. Only 5" x 7" on pale yellow Pastelmat. From life. Was definitely NOT feeling it today Sorry...
May 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
May 16. No. 227 of #mydailypaintings
Today was one of those days. Decided to get back to the sticks to reassert those skills First layer quick PanPastel sketch, then Blue Earths and Great Americans. Only 5" x 7" on pale yellow Pastelmat. From life. Was definitely NOT feeling it today Sorry...
Today was one of those days. Decided to get back to the sticks to reassert those skills First layer quick PanPastel sketch, then Blue Earths and Great Americans. Only 5" x 7" on pale yellow Pastelmat. From life. Was definitely NOT feeling it today Sorry...
May 15. No 226 of #mydailypainting
First try at a seascape with just Pan Pastels.From my own Florida photos. 8 x 10 on tan Pastelmat.
First try at a seascape with just Pan Pastels.From my own Florida photos. 8 x 10 on tan Pastelmat.
May 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
May 15. No 226 of #mydailypainting
First try at a seascape with just Pan Pastels.From my own Florida photos. 8 x 10 on tan Pastelmat.
First try at a seascape with just Pan Pastels.From my own Florida photos. 8 x 10 on tan Pastelmat.
May 13. No. 224 of #mydailypaintings.
"Mother's Day Blooms, Take Two"
Stuck them in a Ball jar. Used a few pastel sticks for details on flowers, but 90% pan pastels, 12 x 9 on gray Pastelmat.
"Mother's Day Blooms, Take Two"
Stuck them in a Ball jar. Used a few pastel sticks for details on flowers, but 90% pan pastels, 12 x 9 on gray Pastelmat.
May 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
May 13. No. 224 of #mydailypaintings.
"Mother's Day Blooms, Take Two"
Stuck them in a Ball jar. Used a few pastel sticks for details on flowers, but 90% pan pastels, 12 x 9 on gray Pastelmat.
"Mother's Day Blooms, Take Two"
Stuck them in a Ball jar. Used a few pastel sticks for details on flowers, but 90% pan pastels, 12 x 9 on gray Pastelmat.
May 14. No.225 of #mydailypainting
8" square on tan Pastelmat entirely with Pan Pastels..
Done from my foggy Redwood photo, in today's Tucson Pastel Society's open studio
8" square on tan Pastelmat entirely with Pan Pastels..
Done from my foggy Redwood photo, in today's Tucson Pastel Society's open studio
May 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
May 14. No.225 of #mydailypainting
8" square on tan Pastelmat entirely with Pan Pastels..
Done from my foggy Redwood photo, in today's Tucson Pastel Society's open studio
8" square on tan Pastelmat entirely with Pan Pastels..
Done from my foggy Redwood photo, in today's Tucson Pastel Society's open studio
May 12. No 223 of #mydailypainting. Yes, I worked more today, but still only with the Pans. Mostly I fine tuned stuff, tried to bring the front sunflower forward more, tweaked the apples, added some separation to the baby's breath, etc. little stuff. Done.
May 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
May 12. No 223 of #mydailypainting. Yes, I worked more today, but still only with the Pans. Mostly I fine tuned stuff, tried to bring the front sunflower forward more, tweaked the apples, added some separation to the baby's breath, etc. little stuff. Done.
May 11. No. 222 of #mydailypainting
"My Mother's Day Blooms" 12 x9 on anthracite pastelmat, entirely with PanPastels. I did it from life, freehand, no sketch. Might leave this as is, then do a 2nd, my traditional way, tomorrow. Or maybe finish this with soft pastels. We'll see.
"My Mother's Day Blooms" 12 x9 on anthracite pastelmat, entirely with PanPastels. I did it from life, freehand, no sketch. Might leave this as is, then do a 2nd, my traditional way, tomorrow. Or maybe finish this with soft pastels. We'll see.
May 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
May 11. No. 222 of #mydailypainting
"My Mother's Day Blooms" 12 x9 on anthracite pastelmat, entirely with PanPastels. I did it from life, freehand, no sketch. Might leave this as is, then do a 2nd, my traditional way, tomorrow. Or maybe finish this with soft pastels. We'll see.
"My Mother's Day Blooms" 12 x9 on anthracite pastelmat, entirely with PanPastels. I did it from life, freehand, no sketch. Might leave this as is, then do a 2nd, my traditional way, tomorrow. Or maybe finish this with soft pastels. We'll see.
May 20. No 211 of #mydailypainting
"Happy Mother's Day" . 8 x 6 on mauve Pastelmat from my own photo. It was actually a Valentine's Day table, hence the Hershey's kisses, but works today too. 2nd photo is the Pan Pastel underpainting. Cool, eh?
"Happy Mother's Day" . 8 x 6 on mauve Pastelmat from my own photo. It was actually a Valentine's Day table, hence the Hershey's kisses, but works today too. 2nd photo is the Pan Pastel underpainting. Cool, eh?
May 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
May 20. No 211 of #mydailypainting
"Happy Mother's Day" . 8 x 6 on mauve Pastelmat from my own photo. It was actually a Valentine's Day table, hence the Hershey's kisses, but works today too. 2nd photo is the Pan Pastel underpainting. Cool, eh?
"Happy Mother's Day" . 8 x 6 on mauve Pastelmat from my own photo. It was actually a Valentine's Day table, hence the Hershey's kisses, but works today too. 2nd photo is the Pan Pastel underpainting. Cool, eh?
May 9. No. 220 of #mydailypainting
"Saguaro Park in Bloom" 9 x 12 on uart 400 with Great Americans. Underpainting was with Earthberry pastels, rubbed in with paper towels.
I'm learning how to paint the desert, sort of
"Saguaro Park in Bloom" 9 x 12 on uart 400 with Great Americans. Underpainting was with Earthberry pastels, rubbed in with paper towels.
I'm learning how to paint the desert, sort of
May 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
May 9. No. 220 of #mydailypainting
"Saguaro Park in Bloom" 9 x 12 on uart 400 with Great Americans. Underpainting was with Earthberry pastels, rubbed in with paper towels.
I'm learning how to paint the desert, sort of
"Saguaro Park in Bloom" 9 x 12 on uart 400 with Great Americans. Underpainting was with Earthberry pastels, rubbed in with paper towels.
I'm learning how to paint the desert, sort of
May 8. No. 219 of #mydailypainting
@6 x 8 gray Pastelmat, panpastel under, various soft pastel over. Working on glass reflections and transparency. From my photo of a set in a local store.
@6 x 8 gray Pastelmat, panpastel under, various soft pastel over. Working on glass reflections and transparency. From my photo of a set in a local store.
May 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
May 8. No. 219 of #mydailypainting
@6 x 8 gray Pastelmat, panpastel under, various soft pastel over. Working on glass reflections and transparency. From my photo of a set in a local store.
@6 x 8 gray Pastelmat, panpastel under, various soft pastel over. Working on glass reflections and transparency. From my photo of a set in a local store.
May 7. No. 218 of #mydailypainting
"Just Stuff #2". Different box though. Gray Pastelmat, @8" x 6", Ludwigs and Giraults
"Just Stuff #2". Different box though. Gray Pastelmat, @8" x 6", Ludwigs and Giraults
May 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
May 7. No. 218 of #mydailypainting
"Just Stuff #2". Different box though. Gray Pastelmat, @8" x 6", Ludwigs and Giraults
"Just Stuff #2". Different box though. Gray Pastelmat, @8" x 6", Ludwigs and Giraults
May 5. No. 216 of #mydailypainting.
Revisited one I did earlier in this marathon, never liked, never finished. Went over it all with Pas Pastels, then painted with Great Americans for a painterly look.
Revisited one I did earlier in this marathon, never liked, never finished. Went over it all with Pas Pastels, then painted with Great Americans for a painterly look.
May 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
May 5. No. 216 of #mydailypainting.
Revisited one I did earlier in this marathon, never liked, never finished. Went over it all with Pas Pastels, then painted with Great Americans for a painterly look.
Revisited one I did earlier in this marathon, never liked, never finished. Went over it all with Pas Pastels, then painted with Great Americans for a painterly look.
May 4. No. 215 of #mydailypainting. Pan pastel underpainting, and final, using mostly Ludwigs and Great Americans. From an old photo of Honeymoon Island, FL, which I've painted many times. 9 x 12 on tan Pastelmat.
May 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
May 4. No. 215 of #mydailypainting. Pan pastel underpainting, and final, using mostly Ludwigs and Great Americans. From an old photo of Honeymoon Island, FL, which I've painted many times. 9 x 12 on tan Pastelmat.
May 3. No. 204 of #mydailypainting
9" x 12" on anthracite pastelmat. First photo is all Pan Pastels with the one large sponge. Second is final, after working with mostly Great Americans to add depth and some loose detail. From one of my older still life set ups.
9" x 12" on anthracite pastelmat. First photo is all Pan Pastels with the one large sponge. Second is final, after working with mostly Great Americans to add depth and some loose detail. From one of my older still life set ups.
May 4, 2025 at 1:56 AM
May 3. No. 204 of #mydailypainting
9" x 12" on anthracite pastelmat. First photo is all Pan Pastels with the one large sponge. Second is final, after working with mostly Great Americans to add depth and some loose detail. From one of my older still life set ups.
9" x 12" on anthracite pastelmat. First photo is all Pan Pastels with the one large sponge. Second is final, after working with mostly Great Americans to add depth and some loose detail. From one of my older still life set ups.
May 2. No 213 of #mydailypainting
"Portrait of a Girl" from photos I took yesrs ago at a sports event. This is @8" x 6", on mauve Pastelmat, ENTIRELY with Pan Pastels, using only one of their sponge tools, in 2nd photo. No prelim sketch, just started with the dark shapes.
"Portrait of a Girl" from photos I took yesrs ago at a sports event. This is @8" x 6", on mauve Pastelmat, ENTIRELY with Pan Pastels, using only one of their sponge tools, in 2nd photo. No prelim sketch, just started with the dark shapes.
May 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
May 2. No 213 of #mydailypainting
"Portrait of a Girl" from photos I took yesrs ago at a sports event. This is @8" x 6", on mauve Pastelmat, ENTIRELY with Pan Pastels, using only one of their sponge tools, in 2nd photo. No prelim sketch, just started with the dark shapes.
"Portrait of a Girl" from photos I took yesrs ago at a sports event. This is @8" x 6", on mauve Pastelmat, ENTIRELY with Pan Pastels, using only one of their sponge tools, in 2nd photo. No prelim sketch, just started with the dark shapes.
May 1. (!!) No.211 of #mydailypainting
Added some soft pastel work to yesterday's Pan Pastel pears painting.
@7" x 11" on mauve Pastelmat.
Added some soft pastel work to yesterday's Pan Pastel pears painting.
@7" x 11" on mauve Pastelmat.
May 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM
May 1. (!!) No.211 of #mydailypainting
Added some soft pastel work to yesterday's Pan Pastel pears painting.
@7" x 11" on mauve Pastelmat.
Added some soft pastel work to yesterday's Pan Pastel pears painting.
@7" x 11" on mauve Pastelmat.
April 30. No. 211 of #mydailypainting.
Several years ago, I (gratefully) won a large set of Pan Pastels. At the time, I had little curiosity about them, no interest.
Today, I think differently.
This is ENTIRELY Pan Pastels! @6" x 9" on mauve Pastelmat.
Several years ago, I (gratefully) won a large set of Pan Pastels. At the time, I had little curiosity about them, no interest.
Today, I think differently.
This is ENTIRELY Pan Pastels! @6" x 9" on mauve Pastelmat.
May 1, 2025 at 2:07 AM
April 30. No. 211 of #mydailypainting.
Several years ago, I (gratefully) won a large set of Pan Pastels. At the time, I had little curiosity about them, no interest.
Today, I think differently.
This is ENTIRELY Pan Pastels! @6" x 9" on mauve Pastelmat.
Several years ago, I (gratefully) won a large set of Pan Pastels. At the time, I had little curiosity about them, no interest.
Today, I think differently.
This is ENTIRELY Pan Pastels! @6" x 9" on mauve Pastelmat.
April 29. No 210 of #mydailypainting.
Scaled up an earlier one. This is 12 x 8, on yellow-tan Pastelmat. Layers of Pan Pastels, Nupastels, Great Americans and Blue Earths.
I like the smaller one better ( 8 x 6"). Enlarging and repeating a painting does not work for me. I lose all spontaneity.
Scaled up an earlier one. This is 12 x 8, on yellow-tan Pastelmat. Layers of Pan Pastels, Nupastels, Great Americans and Blue Earths.
I like the smaller one better ( 8 x 6"). Enlarging and repeating a painting does not work for me. I lose all spontaneity.
April 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
April 29. No 210 of #mydailypainting.
Scaled up an earlier one. This is 12 x 8, on yellow-tan Pastelmat. Layers of Pan Pastels, Nupastels, Great Americans and Blue Earths.
I like the smaller one better ( 8 x 6"). Enlarging and repeating a painting does not work for me. I lose all spontaneity.
Scaled up an earlier one. This is 12 x 8, on yellow-tan Pastelmat. Layers of Pan Pastels, Nupastels, Great Americans and Blue Earths.
I like the smaller one better ( 8 x 6"). Enlarging and repeating a painting does not work for me. I lose all spontaneity.
April 28. No.209 of #mydailypainting.
Crop of a the start of scale-up of an earlier one. Will finish tomorrow afternoon, I hope. It's 12" x 8" ( to go in a frame I already have), but may not work out. I have not been successful at that scale-up process.
Crop of a the start of scale-up of an earlier one. Will finish tomorrow afternoon, I hope. It's 12" x 8" ( to go in a frame I already have), but may not work out. I have not been successful at that scale-up process.
April 29, 2025 at 2:23 AM
April 28. No.209 of #mydailypainting.
Crop of a the start of scale-up of an earlier one. Will finish tomorrow afternoon, I hope. It's 12" x 8" ( to go in a frame I already have), but may not work out. I have not been successful at that scale-up process.
Crop of a the start of scale-up of an earlier one. Will finish tomorrow afternoon, I hope. It's 12" x 8" ( to go in a frame I already have), but may not work out. I have not been successful at that scale-up process.
April 27. No. 208 of #mydailypainting
"Light Through Redwoods" .
12" x 16" on gold Pastelmat. Various pastels. From the first photos I took on the 1st day of our visit to the Giant Redwoods. Have put off attempting to capture the feeling of deep awe since 2016.
"Light Through Redwoods" .
12" x 16" on gold Pastelmat. Various pastels. From the first photos I took on the 1st day of our visit to the Giant Redwoods. Have put off attempting to capture the feeling of deep awe since 2016.
April 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
April 27. No. 208 of #mydailypainting
"Light Through Redwoods" .
12" x 16" on gold Pastelmat. Various pastels. From the first photos I took on the 1st day of our visit to the Giant Redwoods. Have put off attempting to capture the feeling of deep awe since 2016.
"Light Through Redwoods" .
12" x 16" on gold Pastelmat. Various pastels. From the first photos I took on the 1st day of our visit to the Giant Redwoods. Have put off attempting to capture the feeling of deep awe since 2016.
April 26. No. 207 of #mydailypainting.
A portion of a 16 x 12 new painting. Seeing if my new hatching effect works on a landscape. Final tomorrow. These take several hours.
A portion of a 16 x 12 new painting. Seeing if my new hatching effect works on a landscape. Final tomorrow. These take several hours.
April 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
April 26. No. 207 of #mydailypainting.
A portion of a 16 x 12 new painting. Seeing if my new hatching effect works on a landscape. Final tomorrow. These take several hours.
A portion of a 16 x 12 new painting. Seeing if my new hatching effect works on a landscape. Final tomorrow. These take several hours.
April 26. No 207 of #mydailypainting.
"Granny and Baby's Breath"
10" x 8" on mauve Pastelmat. Pan pastels, Nupastels, Great Americans
"Granny and Baby's Breath"
10" x 8" on mauve Pastelmat. Pan pastels, Nupastels, Great Americans
April 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
April 26. No 207 of #mydailypainting.
"Granny and Baby's Breath"
10" x 8" on mauve Pastelmat. Pan pastels, Nupastels, Great Americans
"Granny and Baby's Breath"
10" x 8" on mauve Pastelmat. Pan pastels, Nupastels, Great Americans
April 24. No 205 of #mydailypainting
These are two steps in the process of a new painting. Just a small, cropped @1.5" square sample. I will complete it tomorrow. I love the process/result, but it is nerve-wracking and time consuming.
These are two steps in the process of a new painting. Just a small, cropped @1.5" square sample. I will complete it tomorrow. I love the process/result, but it is nerve-wracking and time consuming.
April 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
April 24. No 205 of #mydailypainting
These are two steps in the process of a new painting. Just a small, cropped @1.5" square sample. I will complete it tomorrow. I love the process/result, but it is nerve-wracking and time consuming.
These are two steps in the process of a new painting. Just a small, cropped @1.5" square sample. I will complete it tomorrow. I love the process/result, but it is nerve-wracking and time consuming.
April 23. No 204 of #mydailypainting
"Sweetwater Preserve, Plein Air" 6" x 8", @ 40 minutes. Just a sketch, lots of artistic license, composition -wise. Out with John and the Tucson Pastel Society.
"Sweetwater Preserve, Plein Air" 6" x 8", @ 40 minutes. Just a sketch, lots of artistic license, composition -wise. Out with John and the Tucson Pastel Society.
April 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
April 23. No 204 of #mydailypainting
"Sweetwater Preserve, Plein Air" 6" x 8", @ 40 minutes. Just a sketch, lots of artistic license, composition -wise. Out with John and the Tucson Pastel Society.
"Sweetwater Preserve, Plein Air" 6" x 8", @ 40 minutes. Just a sketch, lots of artistic license, composition -wise. Out with John and the Tucson Pastel Society.
April 22. No 203 of #mydailypainting.
"Hatching Ideas #3"
8" x 6" on mauve Pastelmat. Various soft pastels.
From my photo. Trying various subjects with my new process
"Hatching Ideas #3"
8" x 6" on mauve Pastelmat. Various soft pastels.
From my photo. Trying various subjects with my new process
April 23, 2025 at 1:53 AM
April 22. No 203 of #mydailypainting.
"Hatching Ideas #3"
8" x 6" on mauve Pastelmat. Various soft pastels.
From my photo. Trying various subjects with my new process
"Hatching Ideas #3"
8" x 6" on mauve Pastelmat. Various soft pastels.
From my photo. Trying various subjects with my new process
April 21. No 202 of #mydailypainting.
"Memories of Our Florida". Same process as yesterday, but initial step was Pan Pastels. 8" x 6" on mauve Pastelmat.
"Memories of Our Florida". Same process as yesterday, but initial step was Pan Pastels. 8" x 6" on mauve Pastelmat.
April 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
April 21. No 202 of #mydailypainting.
"Memories of Our Florida". Same process as yesterday, but initial step was Pan Pastels. 8" x 6" on mauve Pastelmat.
"Memories of Our Florida". Same process as yesterday, but initial step was Pan Pastels. 8" x 6" on mauve Pastelmat.