08/30/2010

Variation on Chafee Lane

Variation on Chafee Lane 3_cs72cr
12 x 8 inches, pastel on paper              Copyright 2010, John A. Brecht, all rights reserved

This is a pastel study of my painting, "On Chafee Lane."  I did three versions.  With each variation the key elements became more evident.  The drawing guided me.

Aug 30, 2010 9:59:48 PM | Drawings

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This is lovely!

Posted by: Ruth | 08/30/2010 at 10:16 PM

Spectacular!!

Posted by: Mary Stephenson | 08/30/2010 at 10:29 PM

The subtle contrast on the path really makes it for me. I'd like to see all three versions.

Posted by: Art Lien | 08/31/2010 at 06:28 AM

JOY FOR THE EYES AND SOUL!

Posted by: GARLICPARISI | 09/02/2010 at 04:24 PM

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