Textures of Wetlands

Tidal Wetlands

8 x 10 on Wallis Sanded Paper

I feel awkward as I try to figure out how to use my all-new pastels with Guerra pigment underpaintings. My old pastels were familiar, like a favorite sweater. I knew exactly what I could put under to make it look a certain way, and what would look good over it, too. You know what I mean.

But these new pastels are like new clothes. Stiff and unfamiliar still. Time will help. Time and lots of practice.