Orange Vase with figs

I think that Orange Vase with Figs is finished, at least for the moment.  Neil Helyard gave me a lot of help bringing it nearer to finished.

Orange Vase with Figs, Pastel mixed media

I wish there was time to frame it before I go away, but there isn't, and perhaps when I get back I will see it needs more work.  This painting has been a real struggle, at times making me wish I hadn't started working with pastels, but without the struggles, you can never improve I guess.

Today I have a lot of housework type stuff to do, so don't know if I will have time to paint.

Another busy day

I was invited to join the Old Town Gallery, an artists co-operative, run by Bridlington Old Town Association.  I know lots of members of the gallery, which is lovely.  I set up my small space yesterday, and it looks very nice.  I will have to wait and see if my work will sell there.  I know that several artists do very well, so I will live in hope.

I did a little work on the Orange vase with figs, but I am going to work on it today at Neil Helyard's class, so it isn't finished yet.

Orange Vase with figs stage 4 Pastel mixed media

I also did an under-painting on the last of the sanded boards I prepped.  Yet another harbour scene, but I thought I would bring in more orange and make it an autumn painting.

Autumn Harbour

I am still running up a down escalator, and I must stop making 'beginnings' as the studio is full of them.  I had hoped to prep a few small pieces to take on holiday with me, but I'm not sure if I will have the time.

Orange Vase with figs

I was out most of the day as it was the first Wednesday of the month, which is Foston Studio day.  I had a lovely day, there were six of us today which made it work very well.  I managed to finish (I think) the piece I was working on last month, and I have started another which looks as if it will work OK.  I will post them on my other blog when I have time.

I worked on yesterday's pastel for half-an-hour after dinner tonight, but I had loads of other things to do, and I am rather tired.  The painting still isn't resolved, but it is getting better.  The bowl isn't the right colour, I think maybe dull green.

Orange vase with figs

Another busy day tomorrow, but hopefully I will get some time to paint.