Light and Shade

My last post/sketches explored 

the effect of filtered sunlight

on the dense greens of the forest floor.

This pastel sketch is a study 

of an old stand of pines 

bathed in noon day summer sun. 

More successful, I think as the stronger contrasts

allow for a more interesting composition.

The temptation of Colour and Light

Pastel study - Spring Pansies

Although I've been working on a series

 of seaside and beach scenes

the first of the season's spring plants 

are appearing in the stores. 

These vibrant colours were too tempting to resist.

While looking for the right light 

to position my pot of flowers, 

the sunlight streaming onto a pot of ivy 

sitting in the window sill
also caught my attention.

Pastel Study - Ivy