Right out of my easel, soft pastel portrait of #sinead R.I.P.
This painting was commissioned by one local woman and it was a privilege for me to paint Sinead. I have admired her since I was a very young girl.

Beside my encaustic painting I regularly challenge myself in order to develop portrait skills and explore techniques from old masters to achieve real skin tones.

#pastelartist #pastelportrait #nzpastel #softpastel #mastoart #nzsoftpastelportrait

Vielleicht ist der Entstehungsprozess für euch ja auch mal spannend zu sehen: Vorzeichnung bis fertig abfotografiertes Portrait. Bräuchte für den full effect eigentlich mehr als 4 Bilder :blobcatshy:
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Rhino d'église un rhino vitrail pour aujourd'hui
#MastoArt #art #rhinoceros #pastelartist

This is an old piece from 2020, titled “Forgotten.” I had it pinned on the wall in my studio because I didn’t want to file it away. Put it back on easel, lightened it and added highlights, and now it’s framed. Will take it to next month’s show.
#MastoArt #pastelartist #fediart #womensart

@MarkOnArt thanks for the opportunity to show off some of my recent work. Here are a few of my pastel pieces all of which may be purchased as prints or cards at mmandersonart.com or other links listed in my profile. #PastelArtist

'Cluster of Blueberries with Leaves' is my latest botanical artwork created in soft pastels. I think it turned out well and will make some pretty greeting card designs. It will make some great décor prints as well.

See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/cluster-of-blueberries-with-leaves-mm-anderson.html #PastelArtist #BotanicalArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #blueberries #CreativeToots

#WorkInProgressWednesday on a soft pastel of blueberries. I am not sure where this is going but I hope it eventually comes together. #PastelArtist #ArtistsOnMastodon #CreativeToots

I don't attempt many sea or landscapes in soft pastel although I would like to find time to practice them more often. I did do this piece called 'Atlantic Wave' back in 2018 and was pleased with how it turned out. I feel it captures the energy but also the delicacy of the ocean wave.

See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/atlantic-wave-mm-anderson.html or one of the other links listed in my profile. #PastelArtist #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #seascape #art #FediGiftShop #ocean

I was out painting again today. Too windy to set up the easel so painted on my lap. Still a good day. I needed this.
#MastoArt #fediart #pleinair #pastelartist

My pastel work this week is a portrait of a West Highland White terrier. I love the cute floppy ear on this particular dog. It gives him character.
See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/white-westie-dog-on-blue-mm-anderson.html or one of the other links in my profile. #dogs #MastoArt #CreativeToots #ArtistsOnMastodon #PastelArtist #art

April 27 is #InternationalCrowAndRavenDay so here's a distinguished looking crow that I did in soft pastels last year. The bird has an autumn theme and interesting purple accents.
Prints of this artwork are available at the various sites linked in my profile.
#PastelArtist #birds #BirdArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #CreativeToots #art

"Poppy Season"
pastel on UART paper - 12x17 in

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/tamami-tokutake/poppy-season/1061235

I was asked to paint "something Italian." I've never been to Italy, so I'd have loved it if they'd take me to Italy for this!
This is from my Sonoma photos... hoping that it's "Italy-ish" enough!
#MastoArt #fediart #womensart #pastelartist

Spring flowers fade all too quickly but sometimes they can be preserved in art. This soft pastel artwork depicts a single blossom of forsythia with a green leaf. The yellow of the flower is accentuated with a complementary purple hue.

See links in my profile for various websites where my artwork is available on prints and cards.
#SpringFlowers #ArtistsOnMastodon #art #FlowerArt #PastelArtist #CreativeToots #MastoArt #FediGiftShop

This simple red rose pastel artwork was done a few years ago. Roses are one of the most popular flowers anywhere and they are very beautiful, but they aren't necessarily my favorites to work with, or to try to grow in my garden for that matter. They can be a bit fussy.

Links to my online galleries may be found in my profile.
#PastelArtist #roses #FlowerArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #CreativeToots

'Wild Hare Going Wild' pictures an exuberant wildlife dance in progress. The work was created in soft pastels on light brown paper with a slight linear texture.
See this artwork in my online gallery at https://mm-anderson.pixels.com/featured/wild-hare-going-wild-mm-anderson.html or one of the other sites listed in my profile. #WildlifeArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #animals #CreativeToots #PastelArtist #art

Calling it done...
"Forget Everything"
pastel on UART Dark paper - 18x12 in

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/tamami-tokutake/forget-everything/1060352

Last summer we had a short camping trip in Donner Lake. I love floating on the lake on a kayak.

#pastelartist #MastoArt #fediart #womensart #clouds

Calling it done...
"Forget Everything"
pastel on UART Dark paper - 18x12 in

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/tamami-tokutake/forget-everything/1060352

Last summer we had a short camping trip in Donner Lake. I love floating on the lake on a kayak.

#pastelartist #MastoArt #fediart #womensart #clouds

#WorkInProgressWednesday on a hare in pastels. It's coming along pretty well. #PastelArtist #WildlifeArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #CreativeToots #AnimalArt

Needed to supplement my dark sticks, so... Terry Ludwig special order ✌️ ❤️
Sadly they've raised the prices. But oh their darks are so rich...

#MastoArt #fediart #pastelartist

Well, it's a #caturday !
This is a pastel painting I did a few years ago. I still like it.

#mastoart #womensart #pastelartist