I took a pastel class with Melody Bogel not long after returning from my last trip to Nashville. I was great to be inspired again to use pastels and I really don't know why I have abandoned them for the last few years. The oils are easier for plein air but these were little 8 X 10 studio pieces and I had fun with them.
I think I could paint many beach, dune and ocean views and not grow tired of them as they are always changing and I "see" more each time I paint them.
This is an 11 X 14 oil painted Wednesday in about 2 hours and compared to earlier works I see my pastels helped me soften hard edges and pay closer attention to the unique qualities of the dune scrub brush.
Getting hot down here and I will soon be forced into the studio for another 2 months but for now I am loving the blue skies and warmth!
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