| Demonstration 2/22/06 |
| Completed drawing with a medium grey hard pastel. |
| Beginning the first application of pastel |
| First application of pastel completed. |
| Completed alcohol wash to solidify composition and shapes |
| By softening the background I am able to create a wonderful feeling of distance and atmosphere which will keep the focus on the water and the trees. |
| At this point I want to begin to emphasize the light on the grass and cottonwood trees before I begin to develop the water |
| This painting is for the most part complete. I will put it up on the wall just to have it available in case any adjustments are needed later. |
Below is a series of pictures showing the progress of a scene in eastern California's Owens Valley started on 02/21/06. My surface is a grey 18"x 24" Ampersand Pastel Board |