Saturday, March 11, 2017

Pastel Landscape


"Solitary Refuge" 16x20 inches, pastel on board.
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Based very loosely on a hike I took with my family in the Columbia Gorge, one of the many incredibly beautiful places to visit in Oregon.  I feel lucky to live here!  


You can find me on Instagram at @rebeccaprough

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Hummingbird Watercolor Painting


Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird, 9x12 inches, watercolor on paper.
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Painting a bit bigger this time - I like it!

Have a great day!


You can find me on Instagram at @rebeccaprough

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Pastel Painting of the California Coast


"Big Sur" 11x14 inches, soft pastel on board.
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We took an incredible road trip this summer, and one of the places we went was Pacific Grove, California.  While we were there we did the iconic drive along Big Sur.  This is painted from one of our stops along that drive.

Thanks for looking!


You can find me on Instagram at @rebeccaprough

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Soft Pastel Landscape Painting


"The Freedom of Truth" 11x14, soft pastel on board.
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Trying my hand at a bit of Luminism again!  Pastels are a great medium for the subtle layering of colors.

Thanks for looking!


You can find me on Instagram at @rebeccaprough

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Botanical Painting of Cherries


Cherries, 5x7 inches, watercolor on paper.
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I was happy that I achieved a bit of shine on these cherries!  

Thanks for looking!


You can find me on Instagram at @rebeccaprough

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Soft Pastel Landscape Painting


"The Journey"  11x14 inches, soft pastel on board.
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I liked the day dreamy quality of this one - hopefully you feel pulled down the path a bit when you look at it!

Have a great day!  


Find me on Instagram at @rebeccaprough

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Luminism Pastel Painting


"The Darkness Shed" 8x10 inches, pastel on board.
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I am fascinated by the use of light in the paintings of some of the traditional and contemporary luminists.  This was my first attempt at playing in those waters!  

Thanks for looking!