A Walk In The Old Pasture

13.5"x19" Soft pastel on Arches watercolor paper

I took this photo in late October in our back pasture while on a walk with Biala, our young Maremma / Polish Tatra dog. I loved the framing of the honey locust tree and the woods behind us. I enjoyed acclimating myself to the deep violet hues of the Terry Ludwig V100 eggplant pastel for the darker punches. This piece started with a watercolor underpainting. A good eraser job for the white dog was helpful!

MidAmerica Pastel Society 2025 National Exhibition

"Prickly Pear At Dusk" and "A Walk In The Old Pasture" are in the MidAmerica Pastel Society 2025 National Exhibition "Adventures in Pastel". The show runs October 2 – November 1, 2025 at the Tim Murphy Gallery, Merriam, KS. This lovely show can also be viewed online at https://showsubmit.com/gal.../maps-2025-adventures-in-pastel