This is my submission for the latest challenge from Karin Jurick’s Different Strokes From Different Folks blog. I procrastinated on this one, so I painted it in pastel in order to finish it quickly. This time I blocked in the shapes, then refined from there. I originally left out the thin vase directly behind the Buddha, but I wasn’t wild about the empty space. I thought it might look better with the vase and the reflection, so I drew it in. I’m not sure I like it better, but since it’s there now I’m going to pretend I do.
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7"x5"
Soft Pastels on Suede Matboard
I used mostly Sennelier soft pastels on this painting because I wanted to see how they work on suede matboard. I’m impressed! There was very little dust, and the color stays put. After using them on velour paper, I was ready to give up the Senneliers, so I’m thrilled they work so well on the suede matboard. They are so nice and soft and creamy, and I love them.
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8 comments:
Holy Wow Kari, your Buddha is fabulous. You bring such life to an inanimate object. Very nice!
Thanks, Vern!
This piece is very soothing to look at! I like it very much. You have a great talent!
Thank you, Christy! I appreciate the compliment. :)
I really thought your painting was one of the most beautiful. Just had to let you know that it stopped me in my blogging tracks!
Thank you, that's really sweet of you to say!
Really nice composition you made from the photo - beautiful job.
Thanks, Edward!
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