Soft pastel fall paintings

We've been enjoying some fall walks in the woods. And this is a perfect lesson in perspective. A Fall Walk in the Woods Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial.

Create a loose pastel sketch of an autumn tree in this lesson that uses acrylic matte medium to develop an underpainting.

16 x 20 Soft Pastel on Sanded Paper Rock formations near Tetons, Wyoming.

Over the last year, I’ve had the absolute privilege of sending out original paintings to forever homes. In a way, it has felt like my side gig! (You can read my story here.) I thought I would record some of the paintings I’ve sold over this past year. They still make me so happy to look at! You can view all available Original Paintings here, and check back because I’m always adding new ones. Thank you SO MUCH for your support for this new passion. It means the world to me! View Available…

Last Fall by Sarah Rose, Pastel, 6 x 6

'Evening Song' 18x24 pastel ©Karen Margulis sold A little magic makes painting fun! Painting really is magic if you think about it. I am always amazed at how we can create a three dimensional reality on a flat pieces of paper with a handful of chalks. Everything we do to create this reality is an illusion....creating depth, making water look wet, making something look hot or cold....it goes on and on. Any little tool I can use to help me create this illusion is always welcome. Here is one…

Autumn Asters by Kathleen Kalinowski Pastel ~ 6 x 6