Victoria Ryan » Sennelier LaCarte http://www.victoriaryan.com Pastels, Oils, and My Life as an Artist Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:13:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Substrates Part II http://www.victoriaryan.com/2009/02/09/substrates-part-ii/ http://www.victoriaryan.com/2009/02/09/substrates-part-ii/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:12:39 +0000 victoriaryan http://victoriaryan.wordpress.com/?p=37 lithia-park-lg.jpg One of my favorite new surfaces to work on is UART sanded pastel paper. Similar to Ersta, which was not ph neutral and therefore not a suitable choice, the UART has a great sanded surface that holds pastel well.  Unlike Sennelier LaCarte, which is great for slowly building glazes of color, the UART creates a painterly surface.  Many layers can be developed with thick applications.  It is a completely different way of working than with the LaCarte and I love the abillity to chance course.  Especially since I have started working in oils again since last year, working with the UARt really opens up a new experience in painting in pastel.  These paintings are from a series I am developing from a trip to Ashland Oregon in November.  The light on the river running through Lithia park made for a plethora of great views to explore.

Arbor at the Inn Arbor at the Inn Across From the Big Trees Across From the Big Trees lithia-park-lg.jpg
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