June 10th, 2018

Ok, this isn't the next best pastel painting journey, but it is  a journey through process. Process of not just pastel painting but other life strategies that take away from the painting process. Spring brings weather warm enough to maintain some house and yard work. New patio stones for planters and more in the back to rid myself of the small patch of grass, too small to bother.

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Along with the brick work I managed to shingle the other half of the garage, stain both the wood walkway and the deck. Flowers planted. Ready for more searing hot weather in Summer.

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I managed a beautiful day at the Coutts Center in Nanton and came home with two small plein air pieces.

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And a bit of time left over for a couple of pastels. 9x9 on paper

and a small 4x4 pastel on paper.

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Our last figure drawing group before we dispersed for the summer. This is an acrylic painting done from the model. About 2 hours total. 12x16 inches

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Once in the studio I tried a 8x10 pastel in grisaille, then added color pastel to this. 

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Art Takes Flight Art show and sale was a Bust. No traffic. But we did get a fun afternoon sketching and painting the gentlemen at the booth next door. Thanks for letting us stare at you all day!