". Arranged Words: Tall Shadows

10 Nov 2020

Tall Shadows


         

 Hi there,

              The snow melted and we are back to the most lovely weather. Today, I've thrown open all the windows as high and as wide as they will go. Perhaps we may have a mild winter after all. But even if we don't, these warm days are a nice bonus.

Did you hear? Hasn't everyone you say. Well, apparently the world has changed over night.  A vaccine-- 90% effective. Now wouldn't that be wonderful! We could all get back to the business of living and breathing a little easier. Living more fully--not that I live in the fast lane, but just being able to go to shopping without worrying about it would be wonderful thing.  However, I know we have been so lucky, and I am certainly not forgetting about those we have lost. I do feel so sorry for all of those people and for their families and friends. 

After this, I reckon, everyone will have a new appreciation for what we all took for granted before. I know I will. Let's hope the vaccine comes soon. 



  The sun has other places to light up these days, although before it sets early it highlights beautifully whatever it touches.

                                                              I love these colours.


The willows are really hanging onto their leaves. 

                                                                           Memories


From the easel...


Beginning, Pastel on pastelmat paper.  




 In progress.



First time working on Pastelmat paper-- trial runs review.  I noticed a lot of painters seldom blend on this paper.  I wanted to blend the sky in the top photo, but I am fresh out pipe insulation foam to use as a blending tool, and repeated passes with the pastels didn't work on the top pic at all. Must be a bit defective, or using harder pastels first might have been the way to go and then blend the first layer.  I will experiment with the paper again soon. I love how the colours pop on this paper. The grey shows though, and that is, of course, with pastels, perfectly acceptable, and often when using underpainting enhances the painting.  But I think I might like the maroon colour paper better.
Who knew working with different pastel papers would be so much fun. ( I usually use Uart paper.) Of the papers I've tried so far, I really enjoyed Canson Mi-Teintes Touch paper and today’s choice: Pastelmat. Next up, Vic Bearcroft's Pastel Velour. Because the paper is flimsy, I will order self adhesive foam board to mount the paper on before I give it a try. And I am going to try making my own sanded paper too.


Thank you so much for reading along...

'Til next time

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64 comments:

NCSue said...

A gorgeous series of photos here - so peaceful and pleasant.
Thank you for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/11/a-letter-found-at-world-war-ii-memorial.html

Lorraine said...

Beautiful scenery. There is something about the angle of the light in autumn that makes it so breathtaking. God sure knows how to add the highlights. Your pastels are stunning.

Fun60 said...

The light in your photos is perfect to show off the Autumn colours.

Kim said...

Oh my, your pastel painting is truly beautiful, Dixie. The colours and the blendings of those lovely colours is magical. Autumn light is always a beautiful sight to drink in. I must say I love that gorgeous house decorating the glorious landscape. May the soft Autumn sun kiss your cheek this fine day.

Peabea Scribbles said...

Oh to paint would be so relaxing, and just letting the process/imagination flow. Love the colorful sky. I'm hoping for a mild winter also. Thanks for sharing your photography and paintings with me.

Tom said...

...you are right Dixie, the sure is a season on long shadows and as the sun dips down it turns cold!

Veronica Lee said...

Love your beautiful painting, Dixie! And your fabulous photos too!

Rhodesia said...

Thanks so much for your visit and comment, much appreciated. I have never worked with pastels. I always used to use oil, but it takes too long to dry, and I now use acrylics. Keep safe, Diane

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi Dixie
I am visiting your from the Friendship Fridays post--it is so nice to see your blog and beautiful artwork and autumn photos. We have had snow a few times already and mot of our autumn color is gone although milder weather returned.

betty-NZ said...

I love it when you can fling open the windows and let nature in! Your paintings are really lovely :)

Thanks for sharing your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week!

Ida said...

Lovely photos. I enjoyed visiting your blog.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Paintings by God are definitely the best.
So lovely this last week; what a treat.
Thank you, Lorraine.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Just before the sun starts to set the light strikes the trees and makes them look so beautiful.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...


I call painting “time out of mind.” So good to focus and leave all cares behind.
Thank you for your lovely comments.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you, Veronica.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Golden has beautiful acrylics. They glide along the canvas.
Thank you, Diane.

Elkes Lebensglück said...

Your pastel picture is wonderfully painted, I love this autumn landscape, the colors are so wonderful and dreamy. Beautiful photos from your area and the flowers!
Take care, Happy PPF Elke

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Dixie - thanks for coming over to my Remembrance Day post. Love your paintings and your thoughts ... a gorgeous corner of the world - take care and stay safe - Hilary

Words and Pictures said...

Lovely photos and such amazing pastel landscapes - they really capture the depth and beauty of this time of year. Happy PPF!
Alison x

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Words of a vaccine has lifted everyone's spirits, let us all hope that it will be just the thing to give us our family and friendships back where they should be.. Your pastel work is magnificent, it's warm blends makes me want to walk right into it.. beautiful work.
Thank you so much for sharing. Happy PPF Tracey x

Hazel (Didos) said...

What lovely photos you have shared. Its a joy to hear of a vaccine being almost ready!! The world is so different this year. Your pastel work is beautiful, Happy PPF, Stay Safe, Hazel (Didos) x

sirkkis said...

A beautiful painting. Thank you for sharing the awesome autumn photos.
Happy PPF, enjoy the weekend xx

Lady Fi said...

Beautiful shots and gorgeous pastel paintings!

Rain said...

Hi Dixie :) Your pastels are beautiful. :) And all of those lovely fall photos, make me smile! :)

Linda Kunsman said...

Your painted scenery is as beautiful as your photos- and how nice to have some warm weather again! Happy PPF!

Gillena Cox said...

Gorgeous work with your pastels. Looks like a photo
Happy PPF

much💗love

Christine said...

Beautiful painting and photos! Here's to the vaccine!

DVArtist said...

Wow Dixie your photos are so pretty. However, your art is stunning.

Marielle said...

This is beautiful...both the photos and your art. Thank you for sharing them. I learned of your blog from the Friendship Friday feature this week. Have a great weekend Dixie!

Soma @ inkTorrents.com said...

Fabulous autumnal photos, could not be more perfect, and beautiful play of colours in your paintings, Dixie. Working with different papers is a lot of fun!

-Soma

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you, Pat.
You have a wonderful blog. I enjoyed my visit.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Just missing bird song, since most of the birds have flown off to warmer climes.
Although I did here a sweet cardinal.
Thank you, Betty.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you, Ida.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

I do live the wonderful colours out there this time of year.
Many thanks, Elke.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

You posted a great tribute post for Remembrance Day.
Thank you for your kind words and your visit, Hilary.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you, Alison.
Enjoy the weekend...

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

I agree. It has been a strange year. Hoping the vaccine comes soon.
Enjoy the weekend, and thank you Tracy.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you, Sirkkis.
Best Wishes...

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you.
Have a lovely weekend...

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Fall definitely does warm the heart when it shows its true colours.
Thank you, Rain.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Yes, it was a real treat.
Thank you, Linda.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you, Gillena.
Enjoy the weekend...

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

It will be wonderful.
Thank you, Christine.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you, too, for visiting, Marielle.
Have a lovely weekend..

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Colour really makes the heart sing.
Thank you, Soma.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

How brilliant and dedicated those people who are working on the vaccine must be. Wonderful people!
It will be great for the whole wide world. For me, it’s sometimes hard to grasp the extent of things.
Thank you so much, Tracey.
Best Wishes

Tanza Erlambang said...

yes, we will have vaccine soon....
beautiful images and lovely painting.

Have a great weekend

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Beautiful photos AND paintings! I love the long shadows in the first photo, and the double-track road in the second.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank will be so wonderful. I hope it's ready soon.
Thank you.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

I like this time of year because my shadow looks especially tall too. :)
Thank you.

Angie said...

Dixie - the light and shadow in all of your photos is illuminating, inspiring and so comforting. I felt like I was coming home after a long day. Glorious! Thanks for sharing your many talents with everyone at Mosaic Monday!

Susanne said...

Love the photos, especially the flowers as they are getting tougher to come by. As to the art, oooooo pretty.

Dawn said...

Beautiful painting and landscape.
Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

EricaSta said...

I enjoyed reading... lovely painting for indian Summer.
Happy MosaicMonday

Sharon Wagner said...

Your easel is lovely. Mine is empty. (I used to illustrate books) But now I write. Thanks for visiting!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I am an appreciator of art, not a doer of it somebody has to fill that role, right? And I very much appreciate yours! Beautiful Autumn scenery and sky!

Amy Johnson said...

Oh my goodness, your artwork is amazing!

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Fall has its wonders. I love the long shadows.
Thank you, Angie.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you, Suzanne.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Many thanks, Dawn.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Yes the summer has hung on. so lovely.
Thank you, EricaSta.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Illustration must have been fun and fulfilling job. Good for you!
Thank you, Sharon.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you for your lovely comments, Sallie.
Enjoy the week...

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Hi Amy,
Many thanks to you.
Have a lovely weekend...