Wednesday, December 21, 2011

"View From the Point" pastel painting

11 x 14 pastel on board

I finished this painting today.  This one was challenging for me.  Not only was it complicated, but I had to portray a sense of distance.  In the artsy world, this is called "atmospheric perspective".  As I painted, I would remember  the words of my instructors on how to do this.  In a nutshell, the farther away the objects, the less intense the colors are and they appear bluer and also less detail and contrast.
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7 comments:

  1. EuphoriaDecember 22, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    I think I can see the challenge but I can also see your excellent work. Congrats!

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  2. Ida M. GlazierDecember 22, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Wow! What really nice brush, colors, rocks and distance shown here in this lovely painting!!! Really a nice one, great work.

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  3. Carolyn Jean ThompsonDecember 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Thank you Ida and Kira!

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  4. ti-igraDecember 23, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    My dear friend! I am in love! :)
    This painting is AMAZING!!! WOW! I have no words! Just silence and emotions! This pastel is perfect! I love colors and all in it - this is a real window in place with rocks! In wonderful lights and soft shadows :)

    So Beautiful, Carolyn!!!! I can not stop watching on this beauty!

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  5. Carolyn Jean ThompsonDecember 23, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Hi Ira! I've missed you! Thank you for your compliments. I hope to see some new art work from you soon! Merry Christmas!

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  6. ti-igraDecember 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I miss you too, my dear friend!!!! :)
    Wish you all FANTSTIC! :)

    To be happy!!!! :) (HUGS)

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  7. ti-igraDecember 30, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Carolyn!!! Happy New Year! :D
    My greetings in the letter! See your mail ;)

    Hurray! All new and kind is coming!

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