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Author: Sue_Choppers-Wife, Contributing Editor
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| "Brass vase and apples"
10.5" x 10.5" (26.5cm x 26.5cm) Soft and hard pastels on Somerset Velvet paper Artist: Emma-Jane Rosenberg WC username: E-J I became hooked on pastels in February of this year. My decision to try them coincided with the first of what is now a regular and very popular weekly thread on WetCanvas! where pastellists sketch to a time limit, ideally from direct observation. Daily studies of even the simplest subjects from life enabled me to get to know my medium surprisingly quickly, and I came to love their vibrancy, immediacy and versatility. My first attempt was a single egg; since then I've tackled everything from shallots to skulls to pomegranates to flower pots. Using pastels, I have developed a passion for still life, for what has perhaps best been described as its 'quiet beauty'. The enthusiasm and support of my pastelling friends online has been invaluable to me over these past six months. Now I'm hooked on the forum as well!! Emma-Jane Rosenberg |
 | Title: Sunny Afternoon
Size: 9 x 12 Pastels: Rembrandts, Grumbacher, Unison & Weber Support: Art Spectrum Artist: Kathryn Wilson WC username: kyle |
| "Opening a box of pastels is like opening a box of "eye candy."
Painting with these deep rich colors to the lightest of lights is like painting with a rainbow. Wet Canvas and the Pastel Forum has been a tremendous help to me over the past few months - so much encouragement, friendship, technical advice and just plain fun. You couldn't meet a better bunch of people! |
| Title: "You've Got Mail"
Size: 8"x11" Support: Wallis grey sanded paper over a light acrylic underpainting using an assortment of soft pastels including Rembrandt, Girault, Schmincke, among others. Artist: Sandy Katz WC username: meowmeow |  |
| Pastels are my favorite medium right now. I love being
able to use all the colors and variety of pastel types. Pastels make me feel as if I have some control over what I am painting. The colors are rich and vibrant. I did this painting "on location" which pleased me immensely. It has only been with the support and encouragement of everyone here at WC that I have gotten to the point that I am able to do that. People always have such wonderful, helpful comments. I don't feel like my paintings are really done till I have shown them here and have the "okay" of my fellow pastellists. People here are so open and willing to share. It has been a terrific experience being a part of WC over the last fews months. I think I have learned more here than in all the years before. Sandy Katz |
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