December 21, 2021
I’m framing pastel sketches. These are about six by six inches. Colorful statements in miniature.
Honestly, I can’t get wonderfully spontaneous interactions of color like this when I’m working in oil. And the beautifully loose and dynamic effect is almost effortless in pastel. It’s not for lack of practice! I do have some experience with oil. I got my ten thousand hours in about a half century ago! Here’s what I know, (profound insight on the way) a stick makes a different kind of mark than a brush.
Let’s keep in touch,
Marshall