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In reply to the discussion: Pastel painting I finished today [View all]magicarpet
(16,514 posts)12. Wow,... nice job.
I live in Maine. Was up by the lake a few days ago. It was calm, sunny, and cool. This is what it looked like by the shore. Upside down mirror image in the water of the fall foliage trees.
You are very talented.
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Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 please feel free to use it as a screensaver or print it out to frame if you wish!
LiberalLoner
Nov 5
#39
I'm not trying to disrespect the earlier poster---they meant the comparison as a compliment, but. . .
UniqueUserName
Nov 5
#15
Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 I really struggle with getting darks, dark enough in pastel...so many pastel artists struggle
LiberalLoner
Nov 5
#45
Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 chalk pastels. I forgot to answer that question earlier, I'm sorry.
LiberalLoner
Nov 5
#52
Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 from my memories, and it feels like I'm always painting Montana...
LiberalLoner
Nov 5
#55
Yes....Missoula and Montana in general will always be in my heart and I have so many memories...
LiberalLoner
Nov 5
#74
Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 I started an ocean wave painting today but it's not ready to show yet. Kept me busy.
LiberalLoner
Nov 5
#57
They can be tricky, there's a bit of a learning curve. I've been playing with them for over 10 years now.
LiberalLoner
Nov 5
#67
Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 everyone is so nice here, I always feel encouraged! 😍👩🏼🎨
LiberalLoner
Nov 5
#64