Just Pastels for WOYWW

Just having a play with my beloved oil pastels. I'm still using my Portfolio's.

I have um'd and ah'd about investing in some artist grade oil pastels for a while now but I enjoy working with oil pastels so much that I have decided to go for it and order some. There is a set of 'Portrait Colours' that I have my eye on.

Linking this post to WOYWW.

Playing with Paper.

Over at Art Journal Journey this month the theme is THE SEA.

This theme is close to my heart as one of my most favourite sounds is of the sea. Whether it be the tranquil sound of the lapping of the waves or the crashing sound of the waves on a windy day.

This is my second entry for this month and for this one I decided to create something using just pieces of my citra-solv papers.

For those of you that may not know about Citra-Solv. It is a natural concentrated cleaner and degreaser which when painted onto National Geographic magazines dissolves the ink to make randomly patterned papers which can be used to make individual pieces of artwork.

Here are some examples of the types of papers you can get from using this technique.

And I think this one already looks like a squally sea.

Thank you for stopping by and I want to say a BIG thank you to all who left such lovely comments on my last AJJ entry. I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know your thoughts.

Bye for now.

xxx 

Untitled

Over the last week I had two unfinished paintings to complete. One I finished earlier this week if you missed it you can see it here.

The second was in my Dylusions Journal.

Inspiration for this portrait came from the paintings of Modigliani and I mainly used acrylics and oil pastels together with inktence pencil and watercolour pencil.

I am linking this to Paint Party Friday. Why not pop over and see what other party goers have been up to this week.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

XXX 

WOYWW

This is what is on my desk this week.

 All at Sea

I used some leftover inky paper that was just right for the rusty boat and the sea is made up of citra-solv papers. I hope you like her.

I am linking this post to WOYWW. Pop over and take a look at what's on other desks this Wednesday.

I am also joining in with ART JOURNAL JOURNEY. The theme this month is THE SEA. Follow the link to see who else is joining in.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY

AND

THANKS TO ALL WHO TAKE THE TIME TO COMMENT

I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

XXX

Untitled

I am on the verge of finishing my little sailor girl. However, yesterday I felt like creating something different and quick. So I did another postcard size girl.

Meet Tuppence.

 Tuppence

5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inch Postcard

I used Stabilo all pencil, inktense pencil, acrylic and oil pastel. Her dress is cut from fabric. These postcard size girls are turning into a  mini series.

I hope you like her.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

XXX

WOYWW

It's a very wet and windy Wednesday here in my part of the UK. I don't know where Spring has gone. But Wednesday means time to share what is on my desk.

I have taken a break from my Modigliani inspired portrait and started a new mixed media piece on cardboard.

The sea is layers of citra-solv papers and the background is layers of gesso, handmade papers and acrylic.
Her little boat is some left over inky paper. It is, in fact, the back where the ink had seeped through and it was ideal to give the boat a rusty look.

I am linking this to WOYWW where, if you follow the link, you will be able to visit other desks around the world.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

XXX

A Little Progress and PPF

There have only been subtle changes to her skin tone and eyes since my last post on Wednesday but I wanted to share her here for Paint Party Friday.

Next time she appears here she will be finished
.
I am linking this post to PAINT PARTY FRIDAY which is a regular get together for artists around the globe. Hosted by Eva and  Kristin. Why not pop by and check out what other party goers have been up to this week.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

XXX