 Photo: Iris
I painted on site, but took a photo for my files. I do not draw first. Large areas are blocked in (see above).
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 Backyard Iris, oil on gessobord, 12x12
The space for the flowers was left blank and painted last. I used palette knife and brushes, alternately. I often do like to scratch final lines, down to the white ground, with the knife.
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Working in Pastel
Working outside, same scene, but with winter photo at hand. (pastel) Photo reference
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Sketched with broad strokes using hard pastel
Final image
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Washed in with alcohol
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Softer pastels once alcohol is dry
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Doorstep Geraniums: from life: (pastel) Broad strokes sketch in with hard pastel
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Alcohol wash
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Final painting
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