Fearless Friday, Pink Grapefruit in Pastel

Pastel painting fascinates me, but I have limited knowledge and experience It’s quite a messy medium and I only do it when I’m at the beach and outdoors “Sea Oats,” pictured above, is one of my most successful pastel paintings I really like the “Pastel Pot of Posies,” below, also The inspiration photo I used … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Beets with Pastel

Pastel is such a fun medium, I think my favorite characteristic of pastel is that it delivers instant vibrant color Sea Oats Romanian Street This is my pastel set, it came in a wooden case with sponge inserts that hold the pastel sticks and keeps them organized {more info at the end of the post} … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Romanian Street in Pastel

  Using different types of art mediums is a great way to learn, experiment, challenge yourself, or just have fun When I’m on the coast, I love to play with pastels         Pastel is such a fun medium, it forces you to be bold and free I have a set of 72 … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, “Sea Oats”

  I am participating in the 31 day challenge for World Watercolor Month in July, but I am still painting with other mediums too You can see my most recent daily watercolors on the right sidebar and on Instagram here         One of my art goals this summer is to learn more … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Pastel Pot of Posies

  A long time ago I was very interested in pastel painting and bought a large set of semi hard pastel sticks and a set of pastel pencils.  I dabbled and played and did several paintings but somewhere along the way I lost interest and shoved them aside         I am truly … Continue reading