A Pastel of a Rabbit

"Wild Hare"

6" x 5"

pastel on UArt sandpaper

I picked up some UArt sandpaper in a sample package. This, and

the last pastel were done on the 240 grit, which

is the largest 'tooth' in the selection.

I don't think I like it for detail, it doesn't let the pastel get

down into the tooth without lots of scrubbing.

I think I need to downplay that 'purple' that shows up in this

photo, around the neck...it doesn't show up so much

on the easel - but it might.

800 grit, is supposed to be the 

smoothest and finest.

I have read lots of artists like the 400 grit...maybe I will 

try it in between today's and the 800.

A Pastel of a Chicken

"Then a Hen"

6" x 6"

pastel on sandpaper

This is my bossy hen, Harlough. She is now 3 1/2 years old and is 

beginning to show her age. This girl has

always been bossy and queen of the

chicken yard.

Changing Colors ~ and Not the 'Fall' Kind

"Color Screamer"

6" x 6"

oil on Raymar canvasboard

Chameleon's are an interesting lizard.  

Their 'ability to change color' is 

the most amazing adaptation.

I don't think I have ever painted a lizard before.

This one was full of interesting patterns and strokes.

Just like the chameleon, this painting was about

creating the illusion of scaly skin and light.

Being an insectivore, it would be more

than welcome at my house.

I don't know anyone who has one, do you?