Tag Archives: purple

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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Reach, oil pastel

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Mary

Here is my third and last painting of purple flowers, called Reach.  It is part of a series that I wanted to finish before I began painting my favorite subject, landscapes – for the next several months (ha, I can’t wait)! … Continue reading →

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Royal Elegance, oil pastel

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Mary

Moving right along, the second painting in my purple flower series is finished.  I swear it took me longer to photograph the piece, then actually paint it (lol). I’ve looked for a long time to paint a flower that exudes … Continue reading →

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Dancing Purple, oil pastel

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Mary

I paint with tenacity.  What that means to me is I won’t give up on learning how to paint a subject that gives me the toughest of challenges.  I have a need to conquer and here is my nemesis, painting … Continue reading →

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