Woman Reading - original pastel pencil figurative drawing

This pastel pencil drawing is actually on bluish Art Spectrum Colourfix paper, but for some reason, it looks kind of beige here.  Otherwise, the colors are correct.  I love having a model for even a short time, so didn't work on the chair at all - just concentrated on the model, because all models do tire after awhile.  And sure enough, she finally had enough and that was that.  It was great while it lasted, though.  Years ago, I used some CarbOthello pastel pencils in art class and I loved them, but haven't used this medium since.  Got to thinking about them and just hauled off and treated myself to a whole set of CarbOthellos.   They are delicious, plus I think changing one's medium from time to time is good for the soul!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Winter Evening - original oil figurative painting

I guess I painted this in reaction to the cold weather we've been having - even here in Texas, although I know it doesn't compare to the north and east of the country! 
Usually, I don't use so many warm colors, but again, I guess it was the need to feel warm and cozy.  Here's hoping we've seen the end of the cold.  This painting is 8 x 10" on archival canvas panel.  Thanks for stopping by!

"Cozy" - original ACEO oil pastel figurative painting

This tiny (3.5 x 2.5") piece is on Art Spectrum Colourfix ATC (Artist Trading Card) paper, the smallest version of their wonderful pastel paper.  It's wonderful for oil pastels, too.  I have this orange chair - my all time favorite - and it's so snug on a cold evening, plus perfect for models, as well - even when they didn't realize they were going to be models.  Working this small without sharpening my oil pastels forces me to be loose, which I hope will carry over to larger works.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

On My Easel - A Good Book and a Glass of Wine - original oil figurative painting

Many changes need to be made, but I'm going to just let it sit for awhile.  Of course, the model's gone, so this will be an interesting project.  Maybe I can corral someone to pose with a book and a glass of wine.  There are worse things.  It's 14 x 11" on stretched canvas.  Thank you for stopping by!

On My Easel - original oil figurative in progress

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and lots of turkey and dressing (plus cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, green beans, mashed potatoes, fruit salad, pies of all kinds - Thanksgiving's my all time favorite meal)!  Nothing like being with family to celebrate our good fortune - my wish for all of you!
Here's something I've scraped down twice, but now maybe it's on its way - on 8 x 10" Pastelbord.  Much more work to be done, though.  Thanks for looking!

Every Delicious Word - original oil figurative painting

I saw this girl the other day at a sandwich and sweet shop and I loved her involvement in her book - something I can totally identify with - so I did a quick little study and painted from it when I got back to my studio.  She was happy to let me sketch her and she was a great model - talk about holding a pose!  The painting is one of those where I set my timer, and absolutely no painting after it buzzes!  It's 6 x 6" on Gessobord.  Thanks for stopping by!
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Cozy - original oil figurative painting

This painting is on 8 x 8" Gessobord. It's still very, very wet, and I don't know if I'm really through with it, but anyway, this is what I did today. Thanks for looking! SOLD

Wine and the Short Story - original oil pastel figurative sketch by Connie Chadwell

I wish I could say that this oil pastel sketch came from life, or came from a drawing from life.  But, it didn't.  My husband was flicking through the channels and I had a one-half second glimpse of someone reading a book.  I don't know if they had any wine or what color the book was and, actually, now that I think of it, I'm not certain it was a three-quarter view - might have been a profile.  Reading a book is one of my favorite pastimes, (right now, it's The Great Upheaval by Jay Winik).  I just started scribbling and this is the result.  It's on 9 x 12" Colourfix black paper.  Thanks so much for visiting my blog!

Rita's Letter - original oil pastel figurative painting by Connie Chadwell

I spent the afternoon working on oil paintings that aren't quite finished, so here's a 7 x 5" oil pastel on Pastelbord for today's posting. Maybe it's a little heavy on the green, but I love green and like to have it in all my pieces - even just a touch, but there, nevertheless.

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