Peace, after the storm

The storm receded and the clouds began their dance with color once again. As I walked along the shore at low tide, I was inspired by the colors that emerged after a heavy storm. The dark clouds receded to the horizon and gave way to wispy clouds that seemed to dance with joy. I worked from the horizon line and the silhouette of Catalina first then upward into the sky with light layers to define the various cloud shapes and sky holes. The foreground offered textural mark making to lead the eye and capture a sense of reflected light. I wanted the viewer to stand there at the shore with me and feel the warmth of the sun for that last moment of light.

---

---

Pastel Brand(s) Used

Pastel Paper Used