Limes and Lemons in Pastels

I took a little more time with it this morning and tackled a slightly more complex still life. I really enjoy the Zen-like mode I get into while working with pastels. I am over the moon with the results I got in this second pastel painting!

Thanks to my friend for all her helpful pointers and to my mom-in-law for the beautiful set of Rembrandt soft pastels.

Limes and lemon in pastels

New medium : Pastels

A good friend of mine recently showed me how to get started with using pastels. She also gave some  basic painting pointers to keep in mind and sent me home with some paper so that I have something to use while I waited for my order to arrive. (Yes, I have some lovely friends and I am very grateful.)

I should probably sleep but I was really itching to try out the medium, so here is one. 

lemon in pastels

I am looking forward to spending the day tomorrow doing art and I might do more pastel still lives tomorrow. Goodnight and bye for now.