Abstract Landscape Pastel Paintings

I love making paintings with soft pastels, and that was my main medium for many years before I began working in mixed media.

"Fly By" - 16 x 20 in. pastel on paper

When painting "Fly By", 16 x 20 in. soft pastel on paper, I imagined myself a winged creature flying over a cool, breezy, and watery landscape. As I was flying along, the shapes and colors below me and in front of me changed as my perspective changed. Sometimes bigger, then smaller, and warmer or cooler. And if I sped up, I got a kaleidoscope effect. If I slowed down, it was like melting ice cream.

I don't have the words to express how much fun I had creating this painting with only my imagination to guide me! When I look at it now, more than three years later, I still remember the thrill of it.

 No rules. No measurements. No worries. Just fun! 

Here are some more abstract landscape paintings I made with pastels. Each one has its own unique story to tell. Let me know if you're interested in hearing about them.

"Texas Flood" - 12 x 16 in. pastel on paper

"Riverside" - 14 x 18 in. pastel on paper

"Looking Within" - 12 x 16 in. pastel on paper

"Elevators" - 12 x 16 in. pastel on paper

All of these pastel paintings, and many more, are available. Please feel free to contact me for more information.

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