Monday, September 03, 2007

Ready for color


I believe I said that several post before but there were quite a few details to tweak and issues with the lights and darks. Michael Newberry said it was ready so now I just need a session with him to learn how to apply color to a grisaille. It will be an incredible fantastic experience, I know.

I have really loved every minute of the long grisaille process and although I don't think I will do all of my paintings in this way I will always try to have one on an easel while doing other pastels, paintings or charcoals.


Our Pastel Workshop is just about a week and half away so you can imagine the excitement and I hope I will come back with several worthy pastels to post.

9 comments:

Billie Crain said...

Mary, your grisaille is wonderful! you did a great job on it and i can hardly wait to see the color go on. how exciting! a workshop with Michael! i know Robin and you will have a ball and learn so much.

Mary said...

Thank you Billie, yes I can hardly wait to put the color on and also my trip to meet Robin, Sue, Stacy and Michael and of course the workshop. So much excitement.:)

GalleryJuana said...

The grisaille is just beautiful. There is such an illuminosity to it. I feel your excitement!

Stacy said...

This is beautiful Mary! Absolutely beautiful.

Mary said...

Juana thank you, I'm glad to know ther is luminosity as this technique is all about that.

Stacy thank you, I'm dying to put the color on it.:)

Unknown said...

Gorgeous Mary. Having been on the ups and downs with you, I know how proud you are of the final results. Your hard work, discipline and determination to see it through has paid off. Big Time! What a treasure even at this stage.

Mary said...

Thank you Rebecca, for this encouraging comment.:)

jafabrit said...

This is really beautiful and I look forward to seeing it in colour.

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