The true color and depth of this pastel is much better than pictured here. This is the second in a series of still life pastels from junk in the attic. My biggest challenge is to STOP before overworking. Pastels are very forgiving...and allow much reworking, which can be a disadvantage for a neurotic perfectionist. It's like a great TV sitcom that continues past its prime, losing its audience. With this exercise, I am striving to recognize that "peak", and resist the urge to correct over and over and over. I may be forced to, anyway, since I am running out of supplies.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Peacock Vase
The true color and depth of this pastel is much better than pictured here. This is the second in a series of still life pastels from junk in the attic. My biggest challenge is to STOP before overworking. Pastels are very forgiving...and allow much reworking, which can be a disadvantage for a neurotic perfectionist. It's like a great TV sitcom that continues past its prime, losing its audience. With this exercise, I am striving to recognize that "peak", and resist the urge to correct over and over and over. I may be forced to, anyway, since I am running out of supplies.
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4 comments:
wow, this is so gogeous and delicate!! Just wonderful.
Oooh -- I'd love to see the original if the colors are better than THIS! Wow! Great piece!
WOWZA!!! That vase is absolutely STUNNING!!! And the flower is beautiful in it! FABULOUS!
i remmemer that vase i loved it. it was my favorite. peacocks are nice, they are my friend. thanks bye senkyoubye
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