Cheddar Gorge Pastel study

I felt a need to get into more familiar territory, so did this pastel study. Pastels are so easy to work with and they allow you to experiment with colour much more freely.

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Comment by Candy Prather on August 1, 2012 at 22:00: This is great...I tried pastels...couldn't get the hang of it...you do really well!

Comment by Dorian Aronson on June 24, 2012 at 15:48: I love all those bright colors! : ))

Comment by Patricia Genever on June 23, 2012 at 15:22: You're welcome Pauline. I particularly liked the colour harmony in this pastel study between the two mountains... I wish you luck in finishing the final painting. Take your time, as you still have another week to go... :))

Comment by Pauline Le Merle on June 23, 2012 at 1:47: Hi Patricia, thank you for taking the time to mull over my study i really do appreciate your comments. Just trying to finish my final painting a bit of a rush as i've been away for a few days....Yes, i have tried to make more of the weather effects by darkening the sky and making that light area larger and more dramatic...hope i can achieve what i initially set out to do! look forward as always to your most welcome and valued comments and suggestions:-))) Pauline

Comment by Pauline Le Merle on June 23, 2012 at 1:40: Thanks for your lovely comment Dor!:-)))

Comment by Dorian Aronson on June 19, 2012 at 19:20: Oh WOW! This is georgous! I love it. Smiles to you Pauline........dor:))

Comment by Patricia Genever on June 19, 2012 at 16:29: Just had another look at your painting. This is only a very small suggestion. In my opinion the sky needs a little more drama. Emphasize that nice light area a little more on the left hand side, and darken the very top area of the sky in strategic areas to increase the mood as in your greyscale and original picture. Look forward to seeing your oil painting, Pauline... :))

Comment by Pauline Le Merle on June 18, 2012 at 22:09: Thank you very much Patricia and Rita. Doing the pastel study really did loosen my colour application up. I will try to take what i have learned from this one on to my final oil painting.:-)))