Starting with a watercolor wash to block in the background, I then began to draw in the tower of the bridge. This was inspired by a beautiful photograph in a magazine. I added flowers and bushes along the bank. The oil pastels layer wonderfully on the watercolor background. This was all done on regular watercolor paper. Oil pastels are a joy to use. They are buttery and give great texture! ... View the Post
Whimsical Horse in Soft Pastel
I grew up riding and showing horses, mostly Morgans. Horses are amazing animals. They are strong, loyal, hard-working, practical, easy to train, and beautiful. I know all of the Lord's creation is good, but horses are near perfection. This horse was created using soft pastels with varying hardness (by means of various brands) on watercolor paper. SHORT VIDEO HERE ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Wildflowers on an Acrylic Canvas
I love how colorful this canvas painting is! I had a canvas board that had pinks and yellows swooshed across. I started painting with my oil pastels. It worked very well together. It also stretches your pastels when you don't have to cover the entire background with them. Oil pastels are so rich and creamy like butter and are satisfying to use. ... View the Post
Blue Watercolor Florals
This is a block of cotton watercolor paper. I decided to keep the colors simple, most of which were from Art Philosophy's Currents palette. I touched it up with some colored pencils and Posca paint pen highlights. I love mixed media art that uses the best characteristics from various media. I also added some touches of Liquitex gold! I love to make surface patterns with my art for digital use or paper crafting! ... View the Post
Bright Sunset by the Lake in Oil Pastel
Sometimes, I have canvases that have been started with a few layers of color from extra paint, or were unfinished. This canvas was just some bright paint swooshed on in an effort not waste. I decided to start layering on oil pastels. I love how bright and bold it is! Sometimes, NOT having a plan results in something I couldn't have planned. Crazy-but that is art. ... View the Post
Jane Davenport Stamped Faces
My little watercolor art journal is a fun place to try new things, or just to have a creative moment. Jane Davenport stamps are great for starting a blank page. Some days are very busy, but it's important to create even the smallest of projects! ... View the Post
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