White Orchids in Pastel - 2012 Autumn Sale

White Orchids by Marion Hedger

22x30cm

Soft Pastel on sanded card

The third of my pastels up for auction on Daily Paintworks at a low starting price

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White Phaleonopsis Orchids are always nice to see. I usually always have at least one somewhere in the house. They make the ideal pot plant.

See also Stargazer Lilies and Orange Asian Lilies other pastels in the Autumn Sale

Orange Asian Lilies in Pastel - 2012 Autumn Sale

Orange Asian Lilies by Marion Hedger

22x30cm

Soft Pastel on sanded card

Another of my pastels up for auction on Daily Paintworks at a low starting price

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I love this orange lily. I grow it in pots on the patio, and each year up it pops. It needs no attention and always gives a good show.

See also Stargazer Lilies another pastel in the Autumn Sale

Dancing Rudbeckias pastel painting

 Dancing Rudbeckias pastel painting by Marion Hedger

20x20cm (8"x8") soft pastel on sanded card

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This is one of my favourites, probably because I have a soft spot for the pink/turquoise colour combination which I think fit so well together.

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Peach Amaryllis in soft pastels

  Peach Amaryllis painting by Marion Hedger

40x50cm (16"x20") soft pastels on sanded card

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This painting is from a photo I took at a local village flower festival, where the entire village was decked out in flowers including all the rooms in the chateau. These amarylis were hanging up-side-down along the large sweeping staircase - a truly breathtaking display.

Flower studies in pastels

I challenged myself by setting a time limit for these two studies. I allowed myself 20 minutes for each.

I wanted to see if I could achieve a nice loose painterly feel, which I think I have managed. Both of these studies are in soft pastel, on Fisher sanded paper. Both are 20x20cm (8"x8").

The pink rudbeckia painting is my favourite as I love that combination of the pink with the turquoise and I like the lively feel of this one.

I have used this image to create a blank art card available from GCU
Pink Rudbecka Fine Art Card

The mimosa painting was looking a bit dull and I wondered what could be done to liven it up. I remembered a tip I'd been given by another wet canvas member (colorix). Using a grater I grated some soft pastel in yellow and dark green over the painting. This was very effective. I was surprised about how effective this was. A little bit, went a long way. I then pressed the gratings into the paper by applying pressure to a piece of tracing paper laid over the top. The 'bits' have stayed firmly in place.

Mimosa is grown here commercially on the Cote d'azur mainly for the perfume industry in Grasse. In late January/beginning February the hills around Cannes are covered in yellow. A wonderful sight.

I have used this image to create a blank art card available from GCU Mimosa Fine Art Card