Pastel painting demonstrated-1

Hi,
As promised, I am back to demonstrate steps while a pastel painting takes shape! I though of clicking pictures as my painting progressed. Following is my model for the day! Well, to be frank, this is a really cute snowboy, I had bought from Walgreens store during last Christmas in Cincinnati. This cute belonging has since then enraptured me by its sheer cuteness and I decide to capture its persona in none other than the vibrant pastel painting. You can find the completed painting in my "pastel paintings" section


(My model for the day)

STEP 1:

First, I lay down basic colors and block the background with a warmer shade.








STEP 2:





STEP 3: Building layers of color and trying to carve shapes and few details, as of now


More details added and the subject approaches reality in some ways! :)

View my final pastel painting in my pastel painting section!

FELL FOR PASTEL!

Well, as the title goes, I have to acknowledge, discovering pastel colors and painting using them has been one of the merriest things I could indulge on earth!
As a matter of fact, I discovered pastels myself but little did I know the sheer vibrancy, luminosity and potential of this medium, which is also a favorite medium for plein air artist as well.

Coincidentally, and quite humorously though, I do not own a studio of my own, but I have been able to chalk out a small space for painting in my "Studio" apartment! :) As I began painting, I thought of clicking pictures of my work in progress and so I would like to share with you the steps of my painting as it took shape!
I am really grateful for the great Plaza Art Supplies store in Clifton, Cincinnati, from which I buy most of my art supplies and which is a couple of blocks away from my place!

I would like to share two of my pastel paintings here. Please read my blog posts following this as I shall be demonstrating steps of pastel paintings in progress for some of my paintings!!


(This one I painted from a model :)as in I arranged the colorful empty wine bottles and painted form them)