Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Oil Pastel Attempts


Title: Doctors Away
Oil pastels on paper
11x14"



Title: ALL ALONE
Oil Pastels on paper 
10x7"

I got myself a set of oil pastels a couple of months back,kept them safe in a drawer and almost forgot about them so,never gave it a try.These days I have grown a little lazy(not sure if its the hot weather or its just me) and don't feel like doing any oil or acrylic work.So,I was finally reminded of the oil pastels I bought. Immediately,I was so excited to use them but had no idea what support works well for them."All Alone" is the one I tried on a paper that was fairly smooth textured.Well,not a good experience working on this surface.This was also my first entry to the DPW's paint your vegetable challenge.

For my second attempt I used a rough textured paper and could feel the difference as I could work in layers.Used turpentine for blending the colors.It felt so good to use a new medium and what I loved about working with pastels is it was surprisingly quick.

Any suggestions on using pastels would really be helpful and would be highly appreciated.:-) 

17 comments:

  1. The apples look so real!! Together with the strong shadows you have created a fabulous painting.I am impressed that having only used pastels twice you have mastered them.Very well done!!

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  2. Lovely light on fruits. Third dark apple is looking awesome.

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  3. Yasha, I haven't worked with oil pastels much although I do have some, but looks like you have a good handle on it. Very nice!

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  5. Look at that shining apple, it looks so real.

    Amazing work.

    :)

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  6. It appears that you have done very well with your new oil pastels. Very nice!

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  7. Loved your artwork:) keep it up

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  8. Both are great ones! Loved the light playing on them, look very real.

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  9. Yasha, you continue to amaze me with your emerging talents. Oil pastels now. You did a wonderful job on these apples. Lovely painting.

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  10. Thank you so much everyone.I am so glad you liked my attempt with this new medium.Your encouragement is very much appreciated.:)

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  11. The artist in you is really amazing!:)

    Loved it:)

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  12. wonderful apple painting. You are really into it and doing marvelous work

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  13. Yasha, Your pastels are beautiful! Love the apple composition and shadows--looking forward to seeing more..

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  14. Hi Yasha, I'm glad I found you! Thank you for your kind comments about my red peppers. Just wanted to stop in and say hello. I too am a self taught artist after working as a speech therapist in the public schools for 19 years. Isn't it wonderful to finally discover your true passion.
    Happy painting!
    Brenda

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  15. These are love the shadow and light dancing in peaceful harmony

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