September 30 x 30 Day 9

The area from which I am working is a small wooded area. At one time there were a few children's swings and slides but they have been taken down for security reasons. All that is left is one lonely  metal bench. Lookin at it now I think it could use more lights.

Charcoal and white pastel

6 x 8 gray paper

In Between

Well, there is a first time everything. Writing this on the bus to Jerusalem. Recently installed blogger app that has helped with getting my photos on posts,skipping the PC. But first time texting.

Yesterday first day of  my weekly workshop.  It was great seeing everyone and getting back to the creative zone.

This painting was started last June. A piece of cut of canvas about 30 x 22 cm. Underpainting was done with my oil/wax crayons and medium. Added oils in spite of the fact that Heleni felt it was working. I have a history of overworking. I am going to do another version. Inspiration came from a photo of my front yard. Loved the interesting shadow patterns. Will edit later on PC,can't figure how to configure the text to the left and not in the middle. Duh!

Have edited on the PC looks more normal. Not a good idea to try to write when on a moving bus!!!

Oils on canvas

30 x 22 cm

Entrance to Jerusalem

Sign says Welcome

September 30 x 30 Day 8

This greatly overworked. Tried some different effects which didn't turn out the way I wanted,  Part of the learning process. Have to keep these very simple because the paper is so smooth for charcoal and pastels. 

6 x 8"

Charcoal and pastels 

Gray paper