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This is a blog to share my love of painting and drawing. Daily practice isn't always possible, but it remains the best way to make consistent progress.
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Hi! If you're interested in any of my paintings, or a commission, email me. I love to paint portraits of people and animals, and other subjects with special meaning.
Contact: Rhondahurwitz1 "at" gmail.com. Thank you for stopping by my blog.
About Me
- Rhonda Hurwitz
- I spent hours drawing with my artist dad when I was a kid. Decades later, I’m still happiest in front of an easel. I experiment and explore various media, and subjects vary. I draw and paint from life – people on location, models in the studio, ‘en plein air’ in until winter comes. Each day in the Litchfield Hills brings new ideas: a blue-violet snow shadow, rocks on the shoreline; a barn lit by afternoon light; an interesting gesture … Recently, printmaking has added a new dimension to my art practice. I love the happy accidents that occur with each printed monotype. I’ve been fortunate to study with many talented artists, who have helped to advance my skills, including Melanie Reim, Dean Fisher, Patti Mollica and Anthony Kirk. Art is a never-ending journey. My goal is to say more with less, with marks and brushstrokes that are bold, loose and confident. Onward! I live in Goshen, CT with my husband, and a rescue dog named Cassie. Thanks for visiting!
Blog Archive
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- Deep in Thought - 11" x 15" Pastel
- Deep in Thought - WIP
- Patch of Sun - Cat Portrait
- Orange Slices - 9" x 12" Pastel
- Patch of Sun - Cat (WIP)
- Charlie the Bichon
- Mooshie the Cat - 16" x 18" Pastel
- The Game - 16" x 20" Pastel
- Trail to Pine Creek Cookhouse - 18" x 24" Pastel (...
- Summer Petunias - 9" x 12" Pastel on Board (WIP)
- Irises on Devoe Road - 12" x 18" Pastel
- Jake at the Beach - 16" x 20" Pastel
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10 comments:
Rhonda,
This is a gem. I wouldn't do alot more! It has great atmosphere and mood.
Kit
I'll second that!
Your works are all so lovely in their more finished state, but I have to agree with the others. This says enough and leaves us wondering....
thanks all. Even though I sometimes have a tendency to overwork, I will try to keep this one loose. thanks for the encouragement!
I just discovered your gallery and I have to say that your works are amazing. I love this painting in particular... are you using a palette knife here? and... oil? acrylic?
Blake,
The medium is pastel. I hope to try oils at some point, haven't done that yet, though. Thanks for your comment.
Pastels? Wow, I really have to try them sooner or later. Great work anyway.
Sorry to bother you again but, are you using soft or hard pastels? What brand would you suggest? Thanks!
Blake-
I use lots of brands of pastels...over the years I have collected quite a few. I usually start with hard to lock in my composition (like cretacolor) and then go to softer ones like unison and schminke. It is important to have a good range of colors (not like oils where you can mix anything from a few tubes) and also I think the paper is very important. I use Wallis sanded paper, because it takes a lot of pastel before filling the "tooth" of the paper...maybe 20 layers or so. Feel free to email me if you have any other pastel questions at hurshaw@aol.com
Yes, I imagine it must be quite different from oils, but at least you don't have to use turpentine to remove the color from your brushes :) Thanks so much for your very informative reply!
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