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Sunday, April 30, 2017

Nelvia McGrath

Artist: Nelvia McGrath

Size” 8”x9”

Medium/Support: Pastel/Paper

Blog: http://nelviasworkshopchallenges.blogspot.com

Artist Website: nelviasart.com

Painting Technique: The background in this piece is very impressionistic, it is one of the things that attracted me to the piece along with the beauty of the dog. However, I downplayed it so the dog is definitely the star. The dog itself is done with pastel pencils on sand Ingres paper. This is a method used by Colin Bradley and I am currently studying and working through his projects. While we had a Shepherd when I was younger I have never drawn one. This dog is such a wonderful example of the breed and a stunning model.

Sunday, June 12, 2016

"Summertime" - Nelvia McGrath

Title Summertime
Artist Nelvia McGrath
Size 9x12"
Medium/Support. Pastel/paper
Blog http://nelviasworkshopchallenges.blogspot.com

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Nelvia McGrath

Artist: Nelvia McGrath

Size: 9”x12”

Med/Support: Pastel on black Artagain paper

Blog: http://nelviasworkshopchallenges.blogspot.com

Website: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/nelvia--mcgrath-6344/artwork

Paint Technique: This is on black paper so the lighter pastel colors just pop.

Blending done with other pastel sticks, trying to beak my finger habit.

Monday, December 23, 2013

Nelvia Mcgrath - "Contemplation"

Title: Contemplation

Size: 9x12

Medium & Support: Color Pencil on Artagain black paper

Blog: http://nelviasworkshopchallenges.blogspot.com/

Painting Technique: First off I want to tell you all what a great job you did, this was a toughie, at least for me. This is black paper and getting back to white was tough. I did the rose mostly in watercolor white pencil will a little yellow and pinks. But object is to finish and learn something and that I did, just squeaking in under the wire. Happy Holidays to all!!!