Backroad sun and snow 13.5 x 19.5 pastel on paper




This picture is quite different from the others. I used a new surface--pastelmat--which is smooth but really holds the pastel. I found that I really liked it. I also returned to a more traditional technique of working from hard to soft pastel with no under painting. The paper was toned a warm sienna which added to the overall warmth of the picture.

In this painting there is more warm green in the sky and the light areas of the snow have been painted with peach and yellows. Combined with the reds in the bushes, the overall feel is one of bright sunshine and warmth, despite the large amount of snow!

I look forward to experimenting further with this surface.