Long Lake Artist-in-Residency Day 6 (Two New Pastel Paintings)

So Glad to Be Here (pastel) by Polly Castor
So Glad to Be Here (pastel) by Polly Castor

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The day started with fog and ended with sun, grilled veggies, and singing. In between I painted to very happy abstract expressionistic paintings. Both are done in pastel and are 22″x30.”

I tried a new technique of painting pastels into saturated, wet paper, and I’m in love with the process. It is so spontaneous and immediate, and perfect for abstract expressionism.

(These look particularly cheerful on phone cases!)

Above is Vacation Vibe. The original is available, purchase it here. If you want merchandise with this joyous image on it, check out those options here.

Below is So Happy to Be Here. The original is available, purchase it here. If you want merchandise with this joyous image on it, check out those options here.

Hard to believe my time is winding down here!

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Vacation Vibe (pastel) by Polly Castor
Vacation Vibe (pastel) by Polly Castor

 

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