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Malvasia
06-07-2006, 12:07 PM
This is posted also in the "pastel" forum, since i seem to understand that given WC size posting in more than one forum is encouraged. Sorry if im wrong in this.

This park once belonging to Modiano's family, after a pretty long period of neglection has been recently opened to public. In the middle of the park stands a small pavillion whose roof is easily accessible. Perched on that roof (actually a very comfortable terrace) i painted this. It is soft pastels on forest green Canson pastel paper and it measures about 24*32 cm. Took about 2 hours "en plein air" plus one more hour in studio.
The day before, in the same park (but not the same place) i did the b/w sketch you can find in the "5 tonal values in bw" art project... the sketch isn't very good, but it helped a lot :)

"From my Nest"
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Jun-2006/49949-modiano_rid.jpg

LarrySeiler
06-07-2006, 12:56 PM
welcome to the plein air forum...
looks like an energetic undertaking, and what a unique view.. :D

Lorijo
06-07-2006, 02:56 PM
Wow, cool view point! I like it! Lori

Diyart
06-07-2006, 02:56 PM
Hi
very cool perspective.. I like this a lot.

brianc
06-08-2006, 07:49 AM
I think its a great view. You've got good values in this. I like the way the sun is coming through and hitting the trunks of the trees. Nice work!