October's End

                                                                  
Hi everyone,

Nearing the end of October, so it's time to think about Hallowe'en. For four years now I have painted a little something for the season. Twice on pumpkins just for fun.

Although the autumn colours are not as brilliant as other years, it is still gorgeous out there. Because of hot summer, the leaves have been turning slowly. At this point, usually, the wind and rain has whipped most of  the leaves off the trees by now. Not so this year.

                                                                Acrylic on pumpkin

                                                                   2020

                                                           8 x 10 inches on Pastelmat paper

The paper above has been repurposed. I've been asked about repurposing paper, and although I have touched on it before, now's the time to elaborate.

The old pastel painting was brushed off (outside) then the paper was washed. Important to sandwich the paper between paper towels and lay it between heavy books until it dries. The washing does take some of the tooth away, and can leave a shadow of the your former work. (No problem.) If necessary, the tooth of the paper can easily be reinstated with a transparent Gesso, or Pastel ground, or you can use a fixative. I opted for workable fixative. (Important to to spray outside.)  And the fixative does darken the painting somewhat.

As far as pastel ground or even transparent Gesso goes, it can be rather thick and tricky. One day I will experiment and this time add a bit more water in my search for the right consistency. If the pastel ground is too thick and textured, it will gobble up your expensive pastels.

                                                                  Acrylic on pumpkin.
                                                                             2020

                                         

                                                   Fern frond. Love the "pumpkin" colours.

                               Wishing you all a safe and Happy Hallowe'en!

                        Linking to other Link Parties via my link party page.

                                                   Thanks to all for hosting!

 

       Thank you for all the lovely comments on my last post. I left replies there.

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