A favorite place to paint.

This pastel was started as a plein air piece last week and I have taken it as far as I dare for now.  Luckily it is the weekly critique group this week, so I can seek guidance before I succumb to the urge to work on it some more.

Oak Island Overlook 12x16  Pastel

The shapes of shadows

This piece started with an acrylic wash under painting.  .After I had my large shapes established, I started modifying the areas with pastels,  gently darkening and brightening the colors but keeping my overall large shapes and values intact.  It really helped to have an idea of what I wanted it to look like BEFORE I began. 

Untitled  9x12  Pastel on Uart 800