Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Figurative Painting in Soft Pastel

This is something I started last month.  It's one of those paintings that requires thousands of decisions (well, they all do, but this one seemed to require more than usual).  Before I start painting something this labor intensive, I work out the major decisions in Photoshop; move things around, take things out, change colors, etc.  As I painted this, I found myself wishing I'd considered a few more options.  I'll have to try out those ideas on another painting, though, because I'm ready to call this one finished.




"Takeout"
24" x 18"
Soft Pastel on Pastelmat

12 comments:

jyothisethu said...

kari,
this is a beautiful painting with perfect composition, lighting and color scheme

hmuxo said...

Beautifully done Kari.

Kari Tirrell said...

Thanks, Ladies - I'm glad you like it, and I appreciate your stopping by to comment.

Lokelani Forrest said...

Wonderfully done Kari.

LindaHunt said...

Stunning!

Kari Tirrell said...

Thank you, Lokelani & Linda! I appreciate your kind comments. :)

Roby Baer said...

Kari... you're fabulous!!! I love that you can do ANYTHING!!!! Such a talent!!!

Kari Tirrell said...

That's so nice of you to say, Roby, thank you!

Arti said...

Such a beautiful moment-captured in equally beautiful style!Congrats, Kari.

Kari Tirrell said...

Thanks, Arti! :)

Gary Keimig said...

this is wonderful Kari. great job.
Thanks for commenting on my art blog. Am off to Yellowstone for the day. Beechler River so maybe another stream painting?

Kari Tirrell said...

Thanks, Gary! :)