Having traveled along the Amalfi Coast and seeing the wonderful vista of cliffs and misty coastline, this image evolved from memory. I often draw on my imagination when painting, I find it quite meditative. Just to let myself go with the rhythm of the sea and allow the marks to 'flow' from your fingertips..
Soft background music is also a help with this particular way of painting.
I know a lot of my students go through some angst when they can't pluck an image out of their heads and I understand this. It's not for everyone..
Even if you use a photo to begin a painting, put it away after the first few basic design strokes, and let your memory work for you, it does work, and you will get more of a 'personal feeling' about your scene which is (for me) far more seductive for your viewer.
I was trained to visually see a scene and memorize it a lot, especially with seascapes.
Also doing so many demos for various art groups, sometimes I have to use what's in my head to get a point across.
So, I so hope you like this one.. Seascapes are magical to paint, especially with pastels.
I used Pastel Premier paper for this one, and this surface is becoming a favorite of mine I have to admit. There is not a great deal of texture to it as with Sennelier, so certain subjects might not work as well for me. However, seascapes are a perfect subject matter.
Image size is 12" x 16" unframed
$300 plus S/H
Prints of this image are also available through Fine Art America:
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/sea-cliff-haze-rae-andrews.html?newartwork=true
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