Lots of images have been buzzing in my head to paint and this abstract is one I’m really pleased with. I love rusty stuff and I was really drawn to the negative spaces and the colors for this image. It was also fun to use some acrylic garnet gel to create texture on the canvas.
Truckee River from the bike path near Tahoe City Oil Pastel, 12 x 16 inches
I walked part of the Truckee River bike path last year and this scene with the turquoise water and bright light on the grasses really grabbed me. I had intended to paint it in acrylics, but I really enjoy the oil pastel and after painting with acrylics for so many months it was a delight to go back to the immediacy of the pastels.