Working on Farm Images for a Show

Feels good to be back doing my pastels, even if they are a bit messy.  Nothing compares to the brilliant colors and the effects you can make with the pigment sticks. 

I am working on a bunch of farm scenes and when I have three good ones I will enter them in the Lake County Heritage Farm Foundation's show called "The Farm: Images from the Heartland". 

Here is something I just finished for a sneak preview.  Its a pastel on paper, approx. 6 x 12. 

Let me know what you think!

Blue Planter

Did this one yesterday after getting frustrated with a red flower that I tried to paint.  Beauty of gouache, I just added some water to the surface and scrubbed it all over the place and let it dry.  Then started this painting.  I did this on mat board about 6 x 8 in size.  Makes me feel good about the weather getting into the 40's. So maybe spring is around the corner?

All my artwork is for sale, if you have any interest in purchasing it, please let me know.  I would be happy to share my coloristic visions!