'Raven Blue and Rust' newly completed pastel artwork. I have it in mind to design Halloween cards with this rather Gothic looking bird.
See the artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/raven-blue-and-rust-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites listed in my profile. #MastoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #PastelArtwork #BirdArt #birds #CreativeToots

'Evening Moonflower' in soft pastels picturing Ipomoea alba, an evening blooming version of the morning glory. It's time to plant the seeds right now for this late summer blooming vine.
Part of my white flowers series, see it in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/evening-moonflower-mm-anderson.html or one of the other links in my profile. #PastelArtwork #flowers #FloralArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #CreativeToots #MastoArt #FediGiftShop

'Peahen with Grape Leaf' just completed in soft pastel. The reference photo came from a contributor to the Facebook group Free Reference Photos for Artists. I added a leaf from my own grape vine just because I thought it needed something on that side.

See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/peahen-with-grape-leaf-mm-anderson.html
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A simple single dogwood with white petals is depicted in this soft pastel artwork. A favorite spring flower in many areas, especially in the US South, dogwoods are a beautiful sight either in the garden or in the woodlands.

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My newest artwork in soft pastel is a fox portrait. I am particularly happy with how the eyes turned out. I always strive to put some life into the eyes and think I've succeeded here.

See this wildlife art in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/fox-red-and-gold-mm-anderson.html and soon to be listed on the other sites in my profile. #PastelArtwork #TraditionalArt #WildlifeArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #art #wildlife #animals

I have a small collection of mythical animal portraits done in soft pastel. This unicorn is among them. I haven't done one for a while but think I might do a few again soon.
See this unicorn artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/unicorn-portrait-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites in my profile. #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #art #TraditionalArt #PastelArtwork #unicorn #MythicalCreature #FediGiftShop

'Blue Morning Glory with Yellow Butterfly' soft pastel artwork from a few years ago is a simple piece compared to some of my more recent work, but I've always liked the little butterfly.
See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/blue-morning-glory-with-yellow-butterfly-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites in my profile. #PastelArtwork #TraditionalArt #MastoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #art #flowers #butterfly #FlowerArt #FloralArt

This simple marigold pastel is from a few years ago. I'm getting ready to plant marigolds soon. These cheery and colorful blossoms really brighten up the summer garden and they are beneficial to plant among your vegetables.
See this floral pastel art in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/orange-marigold-and-leaf-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites in my profile. #PastelArtwork #TraditonalArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #flowers #FlowerArt #FloralArtwork

My newest soft pastel work is a nigella flower, also called love-in-a-mist, on a pale blue-violet backdrop. This art has more of a calm, monotone color scheme. The details of the flower's center were a challenge.
See the artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/nigella-flower-love-in-a-mist-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites in my profile. #PastelArtwork #TraditionalArt #MastoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #art #flowers #FlowerArt #FloralArtwork #PurpleFlowers #FediGiftShop

A colorful monarch butterfly approaches orange milkweed flowers in this soft pastel artwork that I created a few years ago. I haven't seen them around much in recent years. But I've planted some milkweed so maybe they'll show up.
See this artwork in my only gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/monarch-butterfly-with-milkweed-flowers-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites in my profile.
#PastelArtwork #TraditionalArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #butterflies #MonarchButterfly #art #NatureArt

A simple little finch in profile created in soft pastels on textured paper. This bird portrait was done a couple of years ago. It is the first and only finch I've done so far but I do enjoy these energetic little birds.

See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/purple-finch-in-profile-with-green-leaf-mm-anderson.html
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I began working on this flamingo pastel last weekend during a demonstration. I wasn't sure I wanted to finish because I was using some lesser quality materials but decided to go ahead and I'm glad that I did. It is looser than my current style but I like it.

See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/colorful-flamingo-in-profile-mm-anderson.html
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This pastel artwork is appropriate for the day. 'Clover on Purple' depicts a group of green leaves of the white clover plant. It's one of the first green things to appear in springtime and I like seeing it in the lawn.

Find this nature-inspired artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/clover-on-purple-mm-anderson.html or one of the sites in my profile.
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This white duck used to be a member of our flock. She was the lone duck in a group of hens but she was the boss. I created this soft pastel portrait a few years ago. We had to re-home our flock last year because of city code enforcement even though we had them long before the laws were passed.

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I believe that I've mentioned how much I enjoy working on white flowers in soft pastel. Magnolias are a favorite subject because we have a giant Southern magnolia tree in our back yard which blooms around May and provides me with a lot of inspiration.

See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/magnolia-grandiflora-flower-on-blue-mm-anderson.html or one of the sites in my profile. #PastelArtwork #TraditionalArt #MastoArt #FediGiftShop #ArtistsOnMastodon #art #FlowerArt #flowers #magnolia

I love to work on white floral pieces. This artwork in soft pastels on textured paper pictures a gardenia, also a favorite flower of mine, set against a lighter green background. White flowers have an elegance and subtlety that brighter blossoms sometimes lack.

See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/gardenia-flower-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites in my profile. #PastelArtwork #TraditionalArt #MastoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #flowers #FlowerArt #gardenia #WhiteFlowers #art

A lucky four-leaf clover today in hopes that the day will prove fruitful. I'm heading out to a local St. Patrick's Day celebration with some of my art and greeting cards to see if I can make a few dollars. Unfortunately, art supplies just keep getting more and more expensive.

See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/a-four-leaf-clover-for-luck-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites in my profile.
#PastelArtwork #art #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #LuckyClover

Cheery yellow crocus flowers are the subject of this soft pastel artwork. Always a welcome sight in early spring, these blossoms bring a much-needed burst of color to the garden. The purple background enhances the yellow hue of the petals.
See this art in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/cheery-yellow-springtime-crocuses-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites in my profile.
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#WildlifeWednesday - Here is a raccoon portrait that I did a few years ago in soft pastels on textured paper. I was particularly pleased with how the nose turned out on this one. I also enjoy using this gray green hue in my nature-inspired artwork.

See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/raccoon-furry-woodland-creature-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites in my profile.
#PastelArtwork #WildlifeArt #ArtistsOnMasotdon #MastoArt #TraditionalArt #animals #raccoon #art

Bird artwork in soft pastel is somewhat of a specialty of mine. This piece is one of several swans that I've done. I enjoy working with their graceful curves and subtle coloring.

See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/white-swan-on-purple-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites in my profile.
#PastelArtwork #BirdArt #birds #MastoArt #ArtistsOnMasotdon #TraditionalArt #WildlifeArt