Oil pastel botanical

Power graduated from the University of the Arts London in 2010 but has long since explored an expressive use of bold colour with thick brush strokes. Elizabeth uses abstract mark-making full of colour to capture the movement and compelling beauty of flowers and plants. With a colour palette rich in pastel and coral pinks, forest greens and cool blues, her recent works exude a Miami, tropical vibe. Power exhibited in the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2018, with her work being…

For the first time in many years, I joined some friends to plein air paint this summer. We scheduled the sessions for Monday mornings and took turns choosing the sites. It was a great experience. I enjoyed the camaraderie of my fellow artists and learned a lot from painting with them. We decided to paint the lupines that were abundant in our area this spring. One of the biggest challenges for me in plein air painting is dealing with the natural light. Unlike the steady bright light I shine…

@lenokdih has a way with soft pastels. Check out her page for more beautiful paintings. ⁠ ⁠ → done on Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠…