Fire in the Sky

                                                                 Fire in the Sky
                                                                     12"x16"
                                                                       Pastel
Many thanks to Allankah of PMP who posted this sensational sky.  It was so much fun to use colors that I don't typically use, the reds, oranges and yellows.  I am back working more with pastels again and experimenting with new paper supports.  I think this pastel mat, my first go at it and if it is it definitely grabs the pastel layers but isn't as abrasive as the sanded papers I have previously tried.  I have some "Wallis" like paper that I was told is manufactured by the same folks who did her paper - so ... we'll see.
I am working on a large acrylic and this gave me some relief from the precise work that I am trying to accomplish on that piece.
Thanks much for taking a peek and stopping by.
Saw this cartoon and just had to post - for all you people who have been trained by your pets, this is how they see themselves!!



Comments

hmuxo said…
A wonderful title for a BEAUTIFUL painting Nelvia! The sky is so powerful!!!! Love this!!!!
November 6, 2016 at 9:57 PM
MYSTELIOS said…
Congratulation for the very wonderful artwork !!!
November 7, 2016 at 6:59 AM
Mellowood Gallery said…
Well done Nelvia! Skies like this give us such a great opportunity to play - in whatever medium we use. I often look at skies and try to plan how I would paint them but rarely take a photo. It is good to have a source like PMP.
November 7, 2016 at 11:02 AM
Jane said…
Your sky is magic , fabulous colors , a real stunner ! Love the cartoon...the sweetest :-))
November 8, 2016 at 8:12 AM
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