Friday, July 18, 2014

"John Day Reflections" an original pastel painting.

"John Day Reflections", pastel on board, 11x14
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Like the previous painting, this was done more quickly than usual for me.  I am really enjoying it - it forces me to relax and stop thinking about the details too much.  This painting started with a color study and some reference photos, taken while we were on vacation on the John Day River, near the town of Spray, in Eastern Oregon.  It is such a gorgeous area - we will definitely be back!  Even though I was painting like a whirlwind, I did stop to take a couple of progress photos!  :)



First a quick sketch...






Then a blocking in of the underpainting, which I blended thoroughly with my hands....






And a few details....  not too many!  :)




Thanks for looking!  




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