Showing posts with label Grandma's Pitcher and Bowl. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 5, 2017

Lavender Blue

Lavender Blue   8" x 11"   Pastel    ©Sheila Ashley Liston
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 It's always fun to use one of Grandma's pitcher and bowl as a prop for my still life. I know she would've approved, as she and I shared the love of flowers! 

I used a Canson Mi Tientes Touch, which is a finely sanded paper made for pastels. I've used their regular papers for years. This one holds more pastel which is helpful, as I like to work in layers. It's a bit different in that it requires a feather light touch, so as to not build up too much pastel in early stages.
   


This is a glimpse of the set-up for the still life. I use a simulated daylight lamp to direct the light to create interesting shadows and highlights.