Just a little ACEO...

[purpleponyart]

Given world events, it's just a little hard to be creative and make art right now, but I recently discovered Sennelier pastels. They are the Rolls Royce of pastels. Super expensive--and they even SMELL expensive--they run along paper like butter. I've been testing them out on different paper to see which works best.

I've always found oil pastels frustrating because they never seemed to blend well. Clearly, oil pastels are one of those art supplies where you'll get better results with the pricey supplies.

This little landscape was also a test for my new LED light tent. I've always had trouble photographing pieces, especially in winter, and I found one on sale at a local store with free delivery. Why I didn't buy one of these sooner I have no idea! It came with four background shades and folds up for easy storage!

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Comments

[ladythmpr]

That is so gorgeous in its simplicity. I'll bet it wasn't that simple to create, though.

[purpleponyart]

Thanks! It did take a bit of time to figure out how much colour to lay down and then layer it, while at the same time trying not to be precious about the pastels :-D They work out to $3 and change per crayon!