I met up with some fellow FCPS pastelists this morning at Castaway Island Preserve to do some painting outdoors. I did five 5×7″ studies, the last one with some help from Deb, our inveterate club blogger and web mistress. I think my favorite is the people fishing on the floating dock by the boat launch. I completely forgot to put fishing poles in their hands until Steve mentioned they looked like they were all peeing. Hah! Details, details…

Palm Tree study, 7×5″ pastel on paper by Marie Marfia

Fishing study, 5×7″ pastel on paper by Marie Marfia.

Deb study, 7×5″ pastel on paper by Marie Marfia

Boardwalk study, 7×5″ pastel on paper by Marie Marfia

Reflections study, 7×5″ pastel on paper by Marie Marfia