Friday's Special Moment of Gratitude

5/3/2012

I'm stuck! I know that there are lots of things I could do to make this pastel better but I don't know what to do. So I am going to take it with me on Monday to my class and see what they suggest. Or if you see something that you think would help, I am open to all suggestions. And that is what I am grateful for this week. I have gotten to the point where I am not embarassed to let others see what I am creating before it is finished or when it is finished. I am becoming more confident in what I am doing and what is most important I am having fun doing it. I used to think a lot about painting or taking pictures but now instead of thinking about it I am really doing it. For that I am very grateful.
What are you most grateful this week?

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22 Comments

Gina link

5/3/2012 02:51:33 pm

Well, I like it as it is, but you are the artist. Now you are a confident artist who works from the heart, not the head. Brava Ginny! I am grateful for my supportive on-line community.

Debbie Smith link

5/3/2012 03:10:14 pm

I think pastel is a great medium for you. This is looking really good. I love the blues.

Tracey Fletcher King link

5/3/2012 05:15:33 pm

I like how you have handed the mountains, but I think it just doesn't look as polished as other pieces that you do... I think it stands well as it is, but your work always looks very complete to me... maybe you could try more contrast between the lights and darks... that is the best and most used tip I got from many years of art school.. strengthening the change in tone often brings it together... good luck and I look forward to seeing what you do with it... have a great week

giggles link

5/3/2012 06:10:04 pm

Very pretty as is, but only you know what you need it to look like!!
Happy ppf!! Maybe take a sketch book and just let go and play in it, then return to the pastel later...see if it changes your perspective!

Hugs Giggles

Elisa Choi link

5/3/2012 06:39:40 pm

I like the simplicity of this painting. How serene it is. Kudos to you for being brave in working and showing your work to us. Don't be too harsh with yourself. Keep painting! :)

Annette G link

5/3/2012 08:31:10 pm

I have no experience of pastels so cannot offer any advice, but have to say I love it as it is. Happy PPF, Annette x

Anne link

5/3/2012 08:31:43 pm

Love the calm beauty of your landscape wip! They a break and then you'll probably know what to do! :)) Happy PPF!

Susan

5/3/2012 09:23:28 pm

Love the composition and color in this. It is always good to leave your work and come back to it a few days later. It clears the cobwebs (as does a good teacher). Happy PPF

Jess link

5/3/2012 11:04:15 pm

A lovely pastel painting! It's beautiful and really well done. If anything, I'd add a very tiny amount of a warm complimentry colour in one or 2 spots to set off the other colours? Happy painting. :)
Jess xx

molly link

5/3/2012 11:07:08 pm

i really like the subject matter for this and the way the light is dancing off the grasses in the foreground. i don't work in pastels but maybe creating more of a focal point in the piece would help bring it together. maybe darkening the bottom of the mountains and letting the lake come through a bit more? it's lovely as it is-- very soft...

Dana Barbieri link

5/3/2012 11:50:37 pm

I think all of your pastels are so pretty, this one included. They are very calming to look at. I am glad you are going to be painting along this month!

Carolyn Dube link

5/4/2012 01:09:44 am

Your confidence shows! I love so much about this- the blades of grass, the colors in the water, and the vibrant blue sky to name a few. My gratitude this week is for learning a life lesson that has been painful but one I need to learn.

CArol link

5/4/2012 02:36:18 am

Lovely pastel ~ it definitely seems to be your 'medium' ~ let it sit and then come back and soon you will know what it needs ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

Mari link

5/4/2012 02:59:36 am

This landscape in cake is very well made, it is a medium that is you gives good, could you try with a woman's body, the effects are fantastic.

kristin link

5/4/2012 04:45:12 am

I know what you mean, I've always had a hard time sharing my work. I love your painting, I want to jump right in. ;) Happy PPF!

Minnemie link

5/4/2012 06:45:54 am

Pastels intimidate me, so I admire anyone who can handle them this well! I like it a lot, but I agree with Tracey that you may more pleased with more contrast, especially where the water and mountains meet. And maybe more texture detail on the closer mountains and less on the further away mountains? Humble observations...mx

carlarey link

5/4/2012 08:02:16 am

Another great landscape! Maybe your mountains need a little darkness for definition at the base, right where the grass would end, and the upward slope would start? That's what I would try, but only after leaving it for a bit to see how you like it later.

It is a great feeling to have enough confidence in your art to show it off, and it's even better to have a group of friends who appreciate the effort that goes into creating something.

Helen Campbell link

5/4/2012 08:35:02 am

I like how it's flowing so far. I'm not good at pastels, so can't really offer advice, but look forward to seeing how you finish this painting. Happy PPF!

Caitlyn link

5/4/2012 10:26:07 am

lovely start! I suspect it needs deeper shadows, especially along the far side of the lake, but I could be wrong. Hope you find the way forward!

I am grateful for a husband who makes me omelets. His avocado and salsa omelet is very very yummy.

Scarlett link

5/5/2012 10:21:18 am

I admire this a lot, I've never been able to do anything with pastels except make a mess, your water makes me want to try again! Keep on keepin' on! :)

Kat link

5/5/2012 08:01:26 pm

Ginny you are taking off! Your paintings are like a blast of fresh air, I can feel the out doors in them and the light playing in this one is beautiful, so happy you are enjoying and growing in confidence! I'm grateful this week for small lessons and being able to admit to mistakes made. There has been a lot of talk going on with my boys about joining a football club, my husband and I are more for the martial arts...so we have had a little friction over this, still I want to guide them and be open to them too...we are learning to strike the right balance. I feel this is just the start now they start to get a little older wanting to make their own decisions. It's about guiding as smooth as we can. Ginny enjoy your week-end and week to come xx

Lisa Wright link

5/6/2012 04:09:25 am

I like it already, but if it was mine I'd probably be reaching for my coloured pencils to pull out some detailing in the foreground and maybe strengthen the distinction between lake and mountain. I'm not very good at just using one media in my art!!

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