I did a study on regular Canson paper and then a larger one on sanded paper. I’ve been reading Carlson’s book about painting landscapes and it’s really helping me a lot.
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Who Goes There? pastel painting of a path through the winter woods
When I was walking along one of the many two track roads in the Manistee National Forest I was spooked by a rustling in the trees. Turned out to be a deer! I’m sure he was more nervous than I was since he was all alone and not accompanied by two pooches!
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Fresh Snow-pastel painting of a path through the woods in winter
This painting is based on a walk down a two-track road in the winter time. There was deep, fresh snow all along the two-track road and a pale blush of peach just over the trees on the horizon. I love walking in the Manistee National Forest with my dogs. It inspires my work.
This painting is for sale on ebay. When you bid on this painting you’re helping me contribute to AFFEW, a local environmental organization. Thanks for your support!
Snowy Trail-pastel painting of a wintry scene in the woods
This painting is based on a walk down a two-track road in the winter time. Sometimes when I stop to paint what seems like a monotone scene I am amazed by all the color that comes through. I love walking in the Manistee National Forest with my dogs. It inspires my work.
This painting is for sale on ebay. When you bid on this painting you’re helping me contribute to AFFEW, a local environmental organization. Thanks for your support!
White Dog White Road-pastel painting of my dog in the woods
This painting is based on a walk down a two-track road in the winter time. My dog Daisy stopped to sniff something in the road and I took a picture to use for a painting later. I love walking the woods in the morning with my dogs. It inspires my work.
This painting is for sale on ebay. When you bid on this painting you’re helping me contribute to AFFEW, a local environmental organization. Thanks for your support!
Cold Morning-pastel painting of a wintry road through the forest
This painting is based on a walk down a two-track road in the winter time. I like how the road curves out of sight up ahead and the drama in the horizon line. This was a very fun painting to do. I love walking in the Manistee National Forest with my dogs every morning. It inspires my work.
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Smooth Curves – pastel painting of a winter road through the woods
This painting is based on a walk down Aspen Road in the winter time. I like how the road curves out of sight up ahead and how the horizon mimics its curves. This was a very fun painting to do. I love walking in the Manistee National Forest with my dogs every morning. It inspires my work.
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Half Invented – pastel study of a road in the woods
Half Invented, 6×9″ pastel on paper by Marie Marfia. ©2018 Marie Marfia. Available $110.00
Half Invented
This is the same place as yesterday’s post but today I just painted what I remembered. I like it better. It’s truer to what I meant rather than what the camera meant, if you know what I mean. It’s fresher feeling, more lively. I like it.
This painting is available in my web store for $110, includes shipping.
Cracking the Landscape – pastel study of a road and woods and sky
Cracking the Landscape, 6×9″ pastel on paper. © Marie Marfia. Available $110.00
Cracking the Landscape
You can’t see it, but my car is parked just up ahead.
Towards the Dark, pastel painting of a dark forest
Towards the Dark
Here I am sitting on the floor in my tiny house, working on the third pastel of the morning. I’ve been trying to do more work per day because I think it’s the only way I’m going to get better. The first two little paintings were fine and I’ll probably post them later but this one is the one that I really liked. Just like the overall ominous quality of it and the way the path just stops dead in front of that line of dark forest.
Here’s the finished piece:
Towards the Dark, 9×6″ pastel painting on paper. ©Marie Marfia. This painting is available, $110.