Sunday, January 30, 2011

Pastel Painting with WIP Pics



This is a painting based on a photograph I took in Venice, Italy.   I loved Venice - it was a visual feast!  I was fascinated by the very common scene of laundry hanging out on lines in Venice.  It's just not something I ever see where I live.  

It was sunny and beautiful when we were there, and I loved the shadow patterns the laundry made on the walls of the buildings.  I enjoyed this particular spot because of all the intersecting laundry lines connecting the colorful buildings, the light on the clothing and, of course, the shadows.  All of that against the bright blue sky made me want to paint it.

I'm posting some WIP pics in case you're interested in seeing the process.











And the finished painting again:



"Laundry Day, Venice"
19" x 25"
Soft Pastel on La Carte

23 comments:

  1. Mona Diane ConnerJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Very beautiful Kari, and it's so great to see your process too, thanks for sharing it. I'd love to see Venice one day!

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  2. Sonya JohnsonJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Kari - I was following the progress of this on WC, and the finished piece is wonderful.

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  3. Kari TirrellJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Thanks, Mona and Sonya - I'm glad you like it!

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  4. Happy Little Trees StudioJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Just amazing! Thanks for showing the WIP!!!

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  5. Nancy L. VanceJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Wonderful! And thanks for showing the WIP pics - I enjoy seeing your process.

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  6. hmuxoJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    This is such an amazing piece that I looked at it several times..each time amazed. Seeing the WIP makes it even more interesting Kari. Love it..!

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  7. Kari TirrellJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks, ladies! Glad you found the WIP pics interesting. :)

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  8. Marti GreenFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Kari......you are so amazing. I just love this one. Truly a great artist....

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  9. Kari TirrellFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    That's really sweet of you, Marti - thanks!

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  10. Alvin RichardFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    So interesting to see your approach with pastels.....THANKS for sharing. I agree, it's a surreal experience to walk through the streets of Venice. Great piece as always.

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  11. Kari TirrellFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Thank you for the kind comment, Alvin. I appreciate it!

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  12. Faith TeFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Just beautiful, Ms. Kari! I love how colorful it is. Thank you for sharing the progress pictures too!

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  13. Kari TirrellFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Thanks, Faith! Venice is definitely a colorful place. :)

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  14. Regina Calton BurchettFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    This is amazing - the WIP shots are very instructive!

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  15. Kari TirrellFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Thanks, Regina - I'm glad you liked the WIP!

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  16. Lokelani ForrestFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Omigoodness...I love this painting. Hard to believe that such an everyday scene could produce such a pleasing work of art. I don't work in pastels, but it just amazes me to see what others do with that medium. Thanks for posting.

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  17. Kari TirrellFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Thank you, Lokelani! I truly appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)

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  18. SKIZOFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Wonderful
    work
    thank you for sharing

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  19. Kari TirrellFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks, Skizo!

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  20. Monica QuintavalleMarch 2, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Ciao Kari, Very very beautiful work !!!
    The houses Venetians are very particulars !

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  21. Kari TirrellMarch 4, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Thank you for the nice comment, Monica!

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  22. Rosa MariaMay 17, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Very beautiful !

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  23. Kari TirrellMay 17, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Thank you! :)

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