Jug in Oil Pastels

 

I used a set of Pentel oil pastels on a sheet of toned Canson paper and feel like I got a good result with them. They are stiff compared to other brands that are more soft, but it allowed me to build layers and blend more easily. I really enjoy drawing and painting from life.

Lotus in Colored Sumi Ink

 

Painted with colored sumi ink and a touch of watercolor. I became interested in traditional Japanese art based on it's influence on western art in the 19th century. To gain a better understanding, I learned a little of the Japanese language. My experiments with black sumi which is the common ink used for painting and calligraphy did not turn out and would require more practice. However, a colored version of the ink produced interesting results on watercolor paper.