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:

  1. jyothisethuJune 30, 2010 at 6:55 PM

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

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  2. hmuxoJune 30, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Beautifully done Kari.

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  3. Kari TirrellJune 30, 2010 at 10:55 PM

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

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  4. Lokelani ForrestJuly 1, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Wonderfully done Kari.

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  5. LindaHuntJuly 1, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Stunning!

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  6. Kari TirrellJuly 1, 2010 at 4:43 PM

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

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  7. Roby BaerJuly 2, 2010 at 9:13 AM

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

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  8. Kari TirrellJuly 3, 2010 at 6:08 PM

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

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  9. ArtiJuly 9, 2010 at 2:35 AM

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

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  10. Kari TirrellJuly 9, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Thanks, Arti! :)

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  11. Gary KeimigJuly 11, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    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?

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  12. Kari TirrellJuly 13, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    Thanks, Gary! :)

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