I started a pastel painting for my friend this week:
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My pastels have been waiting patiently, for three years. |
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I love picking out the colors I'm going to use. |
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The photograph that my friend picked out. |
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Mood lighting. |
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I broke out the good ol' pencil, eraser and ruler. |
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I drew the flowers onto a textured pastel paper. |
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All ready to start "painting" the chalk onto the paper with my fingers. |
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Butterfinger Bites make my work go smoother.
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I look forward to sharing the progress of this painting in the weeks to come.
And last, but not least, the most IMPORTANT artwork of the week: Liam's first crayon drawing!! He was more interested in 'tasting' each different colored crayon than actually drawing. But it's a start!
your so cool!
ReplyDeleteNo...you're so cool!!
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