New Mixed Media Painting

"Agavetito"

4" x 6"

mixed media - watercolor and pastel

on Canson XL watercolor paper

I have been feeling like painting in watercolor.  To achieve a more brilliant contrast, I added pastel on top.  Once I used spray fixative, the darks darkened and the lights got richer.  I don't usually spray fix..but found it important for this piece to 'do it's thing'.

Comes already framed..

with matboard and glass.

Check it out on Etsy .

A Painting Today

I know that I keep changing background templates, but I have finally decided to stay with a dark background for awhile, it highlights the art - best. I finished an oil painting of an agave I had a photo from when mom and dad lived in Phoenix. We visited the Botanical Gardens and my camera went bananas. Anyway, I love to paint and draw these. The light and shadow juxtaposition is challenging! I got some new colors in KC, which I was able to mix with my usual palette and got amazing results. If you are interested in buying this original oil painting you can do so at my ETSY shop.

"Phoenix Agave" - oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"