"Fiddleheads and Ferns" pastel painting

I finished this today.  It sure looks different in the photo than in person.  I think it looks grainy here.  Oh, well. 

Now, I need to decide what to do next....

Continuing with the ferns

I am working on Canson paper, on the smooth side.  I'm also working with hard pastels and working on a table instead of an easle, doing light cross-hatching and other such strokes.  It is a slower method, but as long as I'm in no rush, and enjoying working outside on the patio, listening to the birds and seeing them visit the birdfeeder - who cares?

Summer!  So many things to do and enjoy:  yardwork, riding my horse, taking my Mom on outings, barbeques, eating meals outside, buying berries and peaches at the farmer's market....are you enjoying summer too?