Tag Archives: pastels

Red Rose Series #5, oil pastels

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Mary

“There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose, because before he can do so he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted.”  Henri Matisse Perhaps Matisse was speaking to … Continue reading →

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The Iris, oil pastel

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Mary

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin When I started painting, the medium I choose was oil pastels and I was lucky to have found Wetcanvas.   The online artist … Continue reading →

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Pink Roses Study, oil pastels

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Mary

“Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.”  Rembrandt Couldn’t have said it any better – he knew.  Each time I paint with oil pastels they show me what I really … Continue reading →

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Red Roses Series, #4 – oil pastel

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Mary

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” Henry David Thoreau The red rose painting series continues.  This painting idea came from a photograph I took of red roses picked from yes, my famous red rose … Continue reading →

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Red Roses series, #2 – oil pastels

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Mary

“Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.” Claude Monet Mr. Monet, to me was the master of color – he spun the universe of color letting us marvel in his dazzling creations.  Can’t help but chuckle thinking of Monet, … Continue reading →

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Red Rose Series #1, oil pastels

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Mary

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” Aristotle Who doesn’t like a rose, I’ve loved them for as long as I can remember – they hold a special meaning for … Continue reading →

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Pink Roses in a Vase, oil pastel

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Mary

“A painting is never finished – it simply stops in interesting places.” Paul Gardner Pink Roses in a Vase, an oil pastel (8.5 x 5.5) was done on a gesso-prepared hardboard.  The underpainting background was painted with acrylics and the … Continue reading →

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Tulip and Glass Study, oil pastel

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Mary

“I invent nothing, I rediscover.” Auguste Rodin Mr. Rodin described perfectly what I’m striving for, to rediscover our precious world through my paints. Tulip and Glass Study, is an oil pastel (8.5 x 5.5) painted on a gesso-prepared hardboard.  For … Continue reading →

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Working Dinghy Boat

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Mary

Working Dinghy Boat an oil pastel (8×10) was painted on a gesso-prepared hardboard with a gray/white acrylic underpainting. Dinghy boats are always out and about along shorelines, in Maine particularly there are tons of these working boats, it’s how folks … Continue reading →

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Orchard Path, oil pastel

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Mary

It’s my 40th high school reunion (can’t believe it, seems like we graduated only yesterday – too bad I won’t be able to join the celebration today).  In spirit of that special time and where we grew up, I’ve painted … Continue reading →

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