To Be at One With Nature

“My art is who I truly am, and it has given me a freedom to become ‘just me’,” claims this talented lady.

- Lynette McLeodBy

MATERIALS

• 90 per cent of the paper I use is black paper. The other 10 per cent varies depending on the background colour I feel will suit my subject.

• Primarily, I will use any brand of soft pastels. I prefer Schmincke pastels for the final touch-up.

• Reference photography.

• Sponge for gentle wash-off, if the project needs to be re-worked.

• Working in pastels has given to me the freedom to live my life with peace, tranquility, and worth. It has enabled me to give a part of myself to everyone who chooses to take a piece of my artwork into their lives. My art is who I truly am, and it has given me the freedom to become ‘just me’.

STEP ONE

After choosing my subject (usually a photograph that has appealed greatly to me), I will enlarge it to give me greater insight into the detail. Then I select a colored paper that will be most suitable for my background. With this picture, I decided on a pale grey paper.

STEP TWO