Just off the Easel: Afternoon Shadows

This is #6 of 30 paintings in 30 days...

"Afternoon Shadows"
oil pastel on board
8" x 10"
$45
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A house located on Beaver Dam Rd in Cary, NC.  The home is in front of "Big Red," the barn I painted last week. I love a wrap-around porch, and this old home had the light hitting just right for some great shadows!

I've found that painting in oil pastel in this smaller size really makes me simplify shapes and not focus on too much detail.  It's really exciting for me, and a bit out of my comfort zone.  Painted on gray Pastelbord with no underpainting.  I'd like to paint this same scene in a larger size, too.

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Bethany