Tag Archives: autumn

Connecticut Fall Leaf, oil pastel

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Mary

Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower ~ Albert Camus When we arrived at our hotel in Connecticut I opened the car door and there on the ground was this most gorgeous leaf – right there … Continue reading →

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Private Drive, oil pastel

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Mary

It’s been a few months since I’ve painted a landscape and today it just felt right to get started once again ~ as I watch the rain continue to fall here in TX. We’ve been blessed with a tremendous amount … Continue reading →

Posted in About Oil Pastels, OPs New Paintings | Tagged autumn, fine art, impressionism, leaves, oil pastels, painting, road, trees | 54 Comments

Personal Challenge – Rock/Boulders: Autumn Steps, #13

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Mary

Well what do you know, finally got #13 done in my rock/boulder studies! I can’t give up on the studies especially when I only have two to go ~ so I was thrilled to get this scene done. I’ve wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges: Subject Matter Studies, OPs New Paintings, Rocks/Boulders | Tagged autumn, Fall, Oil Pastel, painting, rocks, steps | 53 Comments

Fall Reflections, oil pastel

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Mary

The word challenge this week included: red, autumn and crisp – I think my painting met two out of three words. This oil pastel (11 x 14) was done with a local color underpainting. I actually did the underpainting over an older … Continue reading →

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Autumn Pathway

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Mary

Don’t you love finding quiet pathways where you can wander about and enjoy some down time, especially during the Autumn months. As if on cue, Mother Nature gives us a gift every Fall sprinkling magical colors here and there making … Continue reading →

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Morning Glory

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Mary

Autumn is such a wonderful time of the year – the colors, sounds of rustling leaves and for me, that familiar smell and feel of changing weather. Here in Texas our autumn is taking place now; the leaves aren’t as … Continue reading →