Saturday, January 31, 2004
© 2004 Pamela MacCarthy
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"The Plum Branch"
Black Ink, Watercolor, Oil Pastels
on
Watercolor Paper
15 1/2” X 12”
39.37 X 30.48 cm
In Japan, the spark of hope that is Spring
lies in the buds of these February blooming plum branches...
A few February's ago I attended an Ume (plum) Festival
in a nearby park, famous for its plum blossoms.
There were many varieties, stretched out all over the park.
It was an unseasonably warm day,
as I remember now, while packing my pastels and watercolors,
preparing for my session...
I put down my tarp on a still very cold ground,
and began to work.
One thing about me while working,
I am focused,
I don't think of anything else.
Not even the cold creeping in, phazed me...
Hours later, my work was finished.
Using oil pastels and watercolor,
and waterproof black ink,
I was satisfied with my result.
I love using this combination;
oil pastels and watercolors bead,
and the contrast is interesting to work with.
I got a bad case of the flu right after this session,
but it was nice to bask in the "Spring" weather...
I have painted un plein air on many occasions,
but I prefer working at home.
On this first day of February, I present:
The Plum Branch.
Till next time... 'Mela
7:18 PM
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Photo: Michio Yves Ueda
