Christmas Croton
2.5 x 3.5 Pastel pencil on Art Spectrum Colourfix
Miki Willa
I thought I would try my hand at the ATC, or artist trading card. Tom took a photo of a wonderful green, red, pink croton. Most of these plants here have oranges and browns. I decided this would make an interesting Christmas card since it resembles the poinsettia. Working that small is quite a challenge, and I stuck with my pastel pencils. In my travels through WC, I have been really impressed with some of these miniature paintings, or ATCs. Some of the artists do complete and wonderful landscapes in that size. I also understand that there is an Ebay community where artists sell these cards. There are quite a few collectors out there. I am not sure I will do many this size, but I may try a few more since I have the cards already cut.
Late Autumn
I think I have finished this one. I think it is a 9 x 12, but I haven't measured it. I wish the photo was better. Next time, I will work it in Photoshop until the brights are the way they are in the actual painting. I am happy with the sagging roof and the leaning bell tower.
1 comment:
Late Autumn
Don't whether it should be torn down or restored. The composition and subject say a lot about our country roots and where values were. It makes one long for simpler times
The painting is great.
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