Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Tuscany Farmhouse


I've completed one of the pastels I started in Tuscany. The bottom photo shows my view and my watercolor underpainting. I use Wallis paper mounted on museum board so it doesn't warp when I apply the washes. When that dries, I apply the pastel. This is a simple farmhouse in the country, the field in front is growing grapes for a local winery. I was enticed by the rows leading up and down the hill as well as the tall cypress trees. I also love the warm stone colors of the buildings and tile roofs. They lend themselves to such bright color. One finished .... four more to go!

2 comments:

Anne Winthrop Cordin said...

Hi Kendra
Just found your blog, love it and love seeing your work. Will you follow my blog? I just started and need support? Thanks!

Kendra said...

Hi Anne! Sure I will follow, let me find you!