Monday, February 15, 2010

Pastel Sketches





These two chickens were my focus today.  They are small - done on brown canson paper.
I needed a little practice, as I haven't done any pastels in awhile.  On to bigger and better things.

10 comments:

Mark Bridges said...

They are quit the posers. These are really great.

L.Holm said...

love these two. Great pastels!

Vern Schwarz said...

Pattie, these two are gorgeous, so soft yet full of life. Love the colours. That's a pretty cool easel ya got there, I'm envious.

Judy-in-nl said...

These are very lively and lovely.

Pattie Wall said...

Thanks for comments Mark, Liz, Vern and Judy. Remember, chickens DO talk back.

Diane Hoeptner said...

Wow! You've been busy. Wonderful graphic, eye popping quality to these, Pattie! Hey, on a side note my sister is absolutely thrilled with the portrait. I will finally get to see it day after tomorrow and I can't wait! Keep up the good work.

Ellen Burkett said...

And what attitudes! These are terrific!

Gwen Bell said...

Gotta love those chickens! You captured the expressions perfectly. That sharp eye and the ever clucking beak...excellent!

Pattie Wall said...

Diane - I am happy Deb likes it. Ellen and Gwen - you gotta thank those chickens, they are good entertainment around here.

Victoria on Okinawa said...

Awesome and such character, which you always do so well!

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