When Susan and I went to Athens a month or so ago to see the Embroiderers’ Guild exhibit, it just so happened that there was an exhibit of pastel art on another floor of the same facility. We took the time to check it out and I was quite impressed–but the exhibit also reminded me how much I used to enjoy working in pastels when I was a teenager.
I didn’t think much about it, but Susan apparently remembered. For an early birthday gift, she got me a set of pastels and some textured paper. I haven’t gotten around to actually doing anything artistic per se, but I’ve played around it a little bit with it just to remind myself of pastel techniques and to get used to the feel of it once again. Pastels still rank right up there with watercolors as one of the media that I most enjoy and most admire.
Have no idea if I’ll produce anything worthwhile, but it doesn’t matter; I think I’m going to have a good time with it, at least…
August 28, 2009 at 11:17 am |
Neat….now pastels and watercolors are two that I have never worked with. Oils are my medium of choice. Had a showing back in April at a local gallery for some of my work….but have not painted anything in months. Need to light a fire and get the brushes moving.
Pam
August 29, 2009 at 6:38 am |
It's not what you create, it's the act of creating.