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Sunlit Forest, oil pastel

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Mary

Have you ever seen a forest where you can see through the trees a sunlit portion?  For me, I’ve always wondered how can one small area be so beautiful.  Where the sun shines so bright the strong rays highlight the … Continue reading →

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Forest Sounds, oil pastel

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Mary

Last week I posted Forest Sounds https://oilpastelsbymary.com/2013/12/04/forest-sounds-study-oil-pastel/ as a study, after some thought on the composition, colors and values I  went back to the scene and painted it again. Today’s version shows a darker forest to illustrate one of those winter days that is … Continue reading →

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Down the River, oil pastel painting

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Mary

Down the River came about from a series of photographs taken of a river scene, by using the best angles of each shot and giving the background of bit of light shining through for a little atmosphere.  I’m not one … Continue reading →

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