Do They Ever Stop Eating?

“Do They Ever Stop Eating?”    6 x 8.5     Pastel    $144     © Sharon Lewis

             I received a new pastel surface to try out (Canson MiTeintes - Velvet) at an arts conference this summer and I’ve been eager to paint on it. This surface is velvety soft (thus its name), holds lots of layers of pastel, and comes in different colors which I love. This painting was done on a warm tan color which is a great color to start with when you’re painting lots of greens. My only issue with the paper is it’s a little hard to blend colors; the benefit is trying to blend on this surface doesn’t destroy your fingers like blending on a sanded surface does.

        This painting is based on the green hills of Scotland where the sheep are everywhere and always seem to be eating.

            Happy Weekend!