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

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!

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You can find me on Instagram at @rebeccaprough

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.

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You can find me on Instagram at @rebeccaprough

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.

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You can find me on Instagram at @rebeccaprough

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!  

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You can find me on Instagram at @rebeccaprough

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

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!  

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Realistic Watercolor Painting of a Pear

Pear, 5x7 inches, watercolor on paper.

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I have really been enjoying alternating between watercolor and pastel!  Although actually, it is the contrast between detail and looseness that I like.  

Also, if you are on Instagram, I would love it if you stopped by my page and said hi!  You can find me at @rebeccaprough.  I hope to see you there!

Soft Pastel Landscape Painting

Back Field in the Spring, 8x10 inches, soft pastel on board.

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Realistic Watercolor Painting of a Seashell

Seashell, 5x7 inches, watercolor on paper.

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I really liked the subtle colors in this shell - nature is so amazing!

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Original Landscape Painting

Rainy Day in the Park, 10x8 inches, pastel on board.

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Botanical Painting - Holly and Berries

Holly and Berries, 5x7 inches, watercolor on paper.

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I am getting back into painting botanicals - and really enjoying it!  Here is something seasonal just in time for Christmas! 

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Yellow Flower Pastel Painting

"Yellow Flowers" 6x6 inches, pastel on board.

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I love these happy little yellow flowers - loosely based on the coreopsis in my garden, but...  just loosely.  

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Autumn Pastel Painting

"Autumn Fog" 5x7 inches, pastel on board

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I love fog, and enjoyed painting this one - so much that I think I will do it larger later!

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Impressionistic pastel painting

"Where Hope Dwells", 14x11, soft pastel on board

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Back to painting the dreamy landscapes that I love!  I chose the colors for this one before I even decided what I was going to paint.  Lots of aqua and yellow!  I threw in the red flowers at the end because it needed a bit of variety in color.

For those of you on Instagram - I have started posting there as well.  You can find me at rebeccaprough.

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Herdwick sheep painting

Herdwick Sheep, 8x10 inches, pastel on board

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I felt like painting something a bit different.  These have to be some of the most adorable and interesting looking sheep on the planet.  I found out about them while on vacation in the Lake District of England - and took lots of photos!  They are native to the area and are loved by many.  They start out black like the young one on the right and get lighter as they age.  An interesting fact for fellow artists:  Beatrix Potter kept Herdwicks, and when she died, she gave about 4,000 acres to the National Trust, with the instructions that they must continue to graze Herdwicks on the land.

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New pastel painting - dark and daring!

Pastel on board, 8x10 inches

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I am still working on mark making.  I was feeling a bit dramatic while painting on this one and it shows!  I liked how it turned out though.  A nice change from my normal softer colors.

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Small pastel study

5x7 inches, pastel on board

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I have been playing around with mark making.  This one was fun and I think I will do it again, only larger!  :)

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Forest Painting, "With Softer Steps"

"With Softer Steps", 14x11, soft pastel on board.

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I have been on a roll with my painting lately - one of the benefits of the rainy weather we are having!  

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Impressionistic landscape painting

"Lucent Peace", 14x11 inches, soft pastel on board

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