Bob Baker, Still Life, Apples and Bottle, in the Manner of Degas (2017)
I just got some new soft pastels and decided to try doing a still life in the manner of Edgar Degas. I found a couple of good sources that elaborate on his technique, which involves first sketching the subject in charcoal and then layering in successive strata of color after first locking in the prior layer with a fixative. It really works and allows for a very unique effect. If you’re interested in this sort of thing here are links to my sources:
http://charlotteherczfeld.com/blog/45932/manner-of-degas-using-henri-rochand233-pastels
http://www.explore-drawing-and-painting.com/pastel-techniques-1.html
Below are two more recent paintings. The first is another pastel still life and the second is my personal shot at the Altoids Challenge, in which the painter tries creating the best possible work that will fit inside the lid of an Altoids mint box. It was a lot of fun!
Bob Baker, Still Life With Apples (2017)
Bob Baker, Altoids Challenge (2017)