Hi Marlene, thanks for the comments. I use a variety of brands of oil pastels, but mostly holbeins, and sennelier. Some of the effects you see here are from the effects of different supports… some are on watercolor paper, some are on gessoed hardboard, and some are on pastel paper. I think oil pastels certainly are not a popular medium… many people find them difficult to control, but for me that’s been part of the fun of them. The unexpected results. Thanks for visiting and commenting… its always appreciated! ~Rita
Thank you for liking “Snow” and “About” and for following imaginenewdesigns. Your seascapes are beautiful. I especially like “Early Morning, Smyrna Beach” and “Overcast.”
Rita, it seems each of us has picked our own favourite. Mine is “Raging Waters”. You really captured the power of the waves there and that sense of the waves raging within. I have been feeling a bit like that with everything on at the end of the year and now trying to get the house ready for Christmas. We’re going out for Christmas Day with family, yet I’d still like to have the place looking nice. Not perfect, just not quite so bursting at the seams. All the stuff in our house is like those waves crashing overhead and it’s not as simple as just throwing the lot out, especially as I hate waste. I don’t like food waste, but I’m also conscious of the finite resources in our environment and the need to reuse, recycle and not buy it in the first place.
I am also pretty calm on the surface much of the time, but there is that storm within and it’s not always easy for any of us to get it out. I guess that’s where the creative arts are so good. You can create a painting, capture the forces of nature in a photograph or create a dance. Even though I’m a wordsmith, these avenues are so much easier than words.
xx Rowena
Thank you for such a wonderful response. I am always so happy to hear when a painting speaks to someone. It makes it all worthwhile. Wishing you a blessed, peaceful new year. Rita
I am very partial to seascapes and these are phenomenal. I especially love the Overcast one. 🙂
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Thanks Elizabeth! Overcast is one of my favorites too! ~Rita
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lovely and sensitive use of colour with beautiful nuances of tonal values!
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Thank you deb! And thanks for stopping by and viewing the blog. It is appreciated!~Rita
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you’re very welcome 🙂
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very lovely…I’m amazed that they are done with oil pastels. What brand do you use?
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Hi Marlene, thanks for the comments. I use a variety of brands of oil pastels, but mostly holbeins, and sennelier. Some of the effects you see here are from the effects of different supports… some are on watercolor paper, some are on gessoed hardboard, and some are on pastel paper. I think oil pastels certainly are not a popular medium… many people find them difficult to control, but for me that’s been part of the fun of them. The unexpected results. Thanks for visiting and commenting… its always appreciated! ~Rita
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Thanks! I’ll have to check more into the better quality oil pastels instead of the student grades…
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Yes, definitely…. they make a huge difference. Good luck! ~Rita
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so amazing! your feel for the water and sky is perfect!
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Thank you! I appreciate the comments. ~Rita
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Ocean Sunrise in particular is really beautiful. I love the way you handled the colors.
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Thanks Bill! I appreciate your comments! ~Rita
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Give me the Ocean. Amazing work…
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Thanks Kurt! I appreciate you stopping by. ~Rita
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Thank you for liking “Snow” and “About” and for following imaginenewdesigns. Your seascapes are beautiful. I especially like “Early Morning, Smyrna Beach” and “Overcast.”
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Thank you! Glad you like them. ~Rita
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You are welcome. 🙂
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Rita, it seems each of us has picked our own favourite. Mine is “Raging Waters”. You really captured the power of the waves there and that sense of the waves raging within. I have been feeling a bit like that with everything on at the end of the year and now trying to get the house ready for Christmas. We’re going out for Christmas Day with family, yet I’d still like to have the place looking nice. Not perfect, just not quite so bursting at the seams. All the stuff in our house is like those waves crashing overhead and it’s not as simple as just throwing the lot out, especially as I hate waste. I don’t like food waste, but I’m also conscious of the finite resources in our environment and the need to reuse, recycle and not buy it in the first place.
I am also pretty calm on the surface much of the time, but there is that storm within and it’s not always easy for any of us to get it out. I guess that’s where the creative arts are so good. You can create a painting, capture the forces of nature in a photograph or create a dance. Even though I’m a wordsmith, these avenues are so much easier than words.
xx Rowena
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Thank you for such a wonderful response. I am always so happy to hear when a painting speaks to someone. It makes it all worthwhile. Wishing you a blessed, peaceful new year. Rita
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