Friday, February 21, 2020

Blue Night - original oil pastel portrait

This piece is one that I did mostly from a charcoal drawing, although I did begin working with the oil pastels while still at the drawing group.  Alas, there wasn't enough time before the model left, so I did have to spend more time working from the drawing.  It's on 8 x 8" Ampersand Pastelbord, one of my favorite surfaces.
I've been away for awhile, in London and Paris - was lucky to have seen the Gauguin show in London and the 'Degas at the Opera' show in Paris.  I loved that they showed Degas' work using essence - which I have rarely seen - and gave such an honest portrayal of the realities of the ballerinas' lives.  Not just pretty paintings, for sure!
Thanks so much for looking!

6 comments:

Anthony Duce said...

Envious of your travels... Beautiful Painting.

hmuxo said...

She is beautiful, Connie. YES, a new favorite!! lol Someday, I would love to visit Europe...SO much history that I'm missing out on.
Again, beautiful painting.

Jane said...

There's a sweetness to this painting that I really like.

Connie Chadwell said...

Thank you, Jane - I really appreciate your stopping by and leaving your nice comment on my painting!

Connie Chadwell said...

Hi Hilda - thank you so much - I was really lucky to go on the trip - lots to see!

Connie Chadwell said...

Thanks so much Anthony - and was nice, also, to see all the art! Glad you stopped by!