{"id":10025,"date":"2019-09-18T14:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/?p=10025"},"modified":"2019-09-18T14:00:53","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T14:00:53","slug":"still-life-pastel-painting-enjoying-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/en\/still-life-pastel-painting-enjoying-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"A still life Pastel painting, enjoying the colors."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It was long ago when I did my last still life Pastel painting.<\/p>\n<p>Normally I do Pastel portraits that capture all my attention but I had this particular desire and joy to paint a simple still life set up for the first time in years\u2026 I almost forgot how liberating and relaxing the still life could be. And much more so after many years of mastering the Pastel medium!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10049\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10049\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10049\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-001-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-001-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-001.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The still life painting ready! \u00a9photo by Bogra art studio, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After visiting the Schmincke factory in Germany, in March 2018, I was asked to try two new sets of Pastels released by them\u2026 It was a pleasure to test these pastels on a free personal work!<\/p>\n<p>I also made a post on the process a couple of months later (May 2018) that has been recently published on their website. Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schmincke.de\/kreativ-blog\/pastell\/beitrag\/ein-stillleben-von-graciela-bombalova-mit-den-feinsten-extra-weichen-kuenstler-pastellfarben-von-schm.html\">direct link<\/a>. I thought it would be a good idea to share it also here in my blog\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Only a year and a half have passed since I made this post and in some way, it seems to me that it is something so far, far away in time\u2026 Even so, I wanted to share it since I love the textures, the colors, and the freshness of it. Also because it is so different than my usual work!! Even though it is very difficult to be rational regarding art or painting I\u00b4ll try to narrate how I did this painting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10028\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10028\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10028\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/002-schmincke-720x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/002-schmincke-720x1024.jpg 720w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/002-schmincke-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/002-schmincke.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Setting up the light before starting the work&#8230;Still life painting, \u00a9photo by Bogra art studio 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<p>1. Firstable, I took my time preparing a still life composition, using an old ceramic pot, some branches of dry eucalyptus, and an old gourd. I also used a nice linen fabric as drapery and set everything up over a corner table.<\/p>\n<p>2. I knew it would take me several hours to work on this still life, so I had to set up constant lighting that could also bring me some interesting shadows, volume, and atmosphere to my composition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10050 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-003-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-003-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-003.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. I took a large size of light ochre paper for Pastel (about 29&#215;43 inches &#8211; 74x 110 cm) and clip it over my old wooden board.<\/p>\n<p>4. I started to sketch the composition very quickly, with a Pastel pencil.4. No details at this point. Just placing the subjects approximately. Almost immediately after, I started to mark the light from the background using a very bright Schmincke Pastels.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10048\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10048\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10048\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-004-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-004-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-004-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-004.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I mark the light from the background using very bright Pastels.\u00a0 \u00a9photo by Bogra art studio 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10051\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10051\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10051\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-005-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-005-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-005-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-005.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10051\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pastel painting process, I notice both cold and warm lights.\u00a0 \u00a9photo by Graciela Bombalova, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I did not smash the strokes, no time for that. Just a fast observation placing the lights, (more or less). I notice both cold and warm lights.\u00a0 With no time to lose, I marked again the subjects with free lines using a dark grey pastel and placed the base for the pot with warm tones. This time, using the pastels as a large-sized brush.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10052\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10052\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10052\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-006-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-006-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-006.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The painting process, I notice both cold and warm lights.\u00a0 \u00a9photo by Graciela Bombalova, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<p>5. The pastels are beautifully made and it is a pity to break them&#8230; Regardless, it is necessary to use them with no fear and make them work for you. Adapt them to your needs. I\u00a0am not afraid to break a piece of a pastel stick when I need it\u2026 The pieces are no longer than an inch (2,5 cm) and I use it as a large brush\u2026creating very fast large lines or spots where I need them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10053\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10053\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10053\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-007-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-007-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-007-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-007.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I break the pastels one by one, and use them as if I was \u201cloading my brushes\u201d.\u00a0\u00a9photo by Bogra art studio, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10055\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10055\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10055\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-009-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-009-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-009-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-009.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pastel portrait painting process,\u00a0\u00a9photo by Bogra art studio, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In a short time, I can use several pastel sticks\u2026 I break them one by one, like if I was \u201cloading my brushes\u201d\u2026. I already have a few main colors that I\u00b4ll need through all the process of this painting, and I keep them on my side separate from the others.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10054\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10054\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10054\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-008-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-008-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-008.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It is necessary to use the Pastel bars with no fear and make them work for you. Adapt them to your needs&#8230;.\u00a0\u00a9photo by Bogra art studio 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10056\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10056\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10056\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-010-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-010-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-010-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-010.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Still life painting on Pastel, a detail of the box on the process.\u00a9photo by Bogra art studio 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<p>6. The painting is growing very quickly\u2026 I have been working on it about 3-4h in the morning and 2-3 h in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10064\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10064\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10064\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-016b-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-016b-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-016b-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-016b.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10064\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">After several hours of painting. \u00a9photo by Bogra art studio, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I think I should have stopped building the form much earlier and live the painting more as a suggestion but I will try to do this on my next still life.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10057\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10057\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10057\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0011-1021x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0011-1021x1024.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0011-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0011-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0011-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0011-460x460.jpg 460w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0011-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0011.jpg 1458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Still life Pastel painting process, a view on the different stages. \u00a9photo by Bogra art studio 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">As you can see in the close-up photos, the Schmincke Pastels offer wonderful brilliant colors that actually grab into the paper. I can also find on some of them a special creamy texture with almost no dust.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10060\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10060\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10060\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0013-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0013-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0013-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0013.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10060\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Details on the Pastel painting.\u00a0\u00a9photo by Bogra art studio, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10061\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10061\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10061\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0014-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0014-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0014-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0014.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Details of the colors and textures on the still life painting,\u00a0\u00a9photo by Bogra art studio, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10063 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0016-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0016-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0016-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0016.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10065\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10065\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10065\" src=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0017-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0017-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0017-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/portraitonpastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Still-life-Pastel-painting-0017.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10065\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The final work after several hours&#8230;\u00a0\u00a9photo by Bogra art studio, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">This allows me to use very bright tones when I need them. Something that is not easy with other brands&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Note: This is not a paid post. This is not publicity. The 2 sets I used in this work are;<\/p>\n<p>A- Licht und schatten (shadow and light)\u00a0 77 755 (15 finest extra \u2013soft, hand \u2013made artists pastels)<\/p>\n<p>B- Bestseller (Bright shades) 77 757 (15 finest extra-soft, hand-made artists pastels)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was long ago when I did my last still life Pastel painting. 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