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Original Pastel Paintings - Big Skies

Original Coastal Painting
Sunrise At The Coast - 1st Place Winner of the PAINTINGS BY WOMEN PAINTERS APRIL 2024 Contest
Each stroke of pastel breathes life into the clouds, playing with light and shadow to convey the ethereal beauty of the skies. The absence of intricate ground details encourages the audience to immerse themselves in the sheer magnitude of the heavens.
​Join me in exploring this artistic escape "Big Skies", where the big sky becomes more than a subject—it becomes a conduit for the release of emotions, a canvas for the expression of freedom, and a source of perpetual inspiration. Experience the magic of the open sky and let the nuances of each painting transport you to a world where the clouds tell stories, and the vastness above whispers secrets of the universe. --Jai Johnson
In my Big Sky series of pastel paintings, I invite you to explore the beauty of vast landscapes where the focus is on the expansive sky. My desire to emphasize the big sky over the ground stems from a fascination with the ever-changing and unique cloud formations which grace the celestial canvas. Focusing on the big sky is more than a creative decision; it's a personal escape—a visual retreat allowing me to transcend the boundaries of my surroundings. Each stroke on the paper becomes a deliberate act of liberation, a way to break free from the confines of a world increasingly filled with manmade structures and incessant noise.

The sky, with its ever-changing colors, shapes, and moods, serves as a constant wellspring of inspiration. It becomes my sanctuary, offering a sense of freedom transcending the physical constraints of the everyday. In the vastness above, I discover a limitless expanse where the chaotic urban landscape fades into insignificance, replaced by the serene beauty of clouds dancing in the open sky. I use soft pastels to capture the essence of these fleeting moments, from the warm hues of sunrise to the serene colors of sunset. By deliberately excluding detailed landscapes, I aim to draw attention to the limitless expanse above, allowing viewers to appreciate the dynamic play of colors, textures, and formations in the sky.

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​Explore the beauty of big skies in soft pastel through my original soft pastel paintings in various sizes. 
Prints are available for many paintings, please see this page.
Colorful Coastal Seascape Painting
"Colors Of The Coast" - 14x11" soft pastel - contact me for details on the original painting, click image for prints.
Stormy blue big sky painting, framed
Brewing 8x8 Painting, Framed - Original Available in Jackson, TN, Click image for prints
Dramatic Coastal Sunset small framed painting
Deep Dark Waters
Coastal Marsh Scene Pastel Painting
Ebb and Flow Coastal Marsh Scene - contact me for details on the original, click image for prints.
Framed sunset pastel painting
Sunset Kiss - 8x8" - Framed Soft Pastel
Original pastel sea painting
Sandbar After The Storm
Sky painting with lavender and purple
Iris Sky Original Painting
April Sky Painting
April Sky - SOLD
Original pastel painting of a cotton field at sunrise
Sunrise At The Cotton Field
Original seascape painting
Sunrise At The Coast
Coastal painting
TRANSCENDENCE
Coastal painting
THE EDGE OF THE SEA
Coastal painting
SEA OF JOY - Coastal art, contact me to purchase the framed original. Click the image for prints!
Neutral tones big sky painting
Bronze Sunset Miniature Painting, Framed - Original Available in Jackson, TN, Click image for prints

Renewal
The Soul Of The Sky 1
The Soul of The Sky 2
The Soul Of The Sky 3
The Soul Of The Sky 4
The Soul Of The Sky 5
The Soul Of The Sky 6
The Soul Of The Sky 1-6 Framing Example
Copper Whispers
Amethyst Days 1
Amethyst Days 2
Echoes of Strength
Tangerine Whispers
Where The Peonies Bloom - NFS
After The Storm - SOLD

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The Dance Above is a series which captures the spirit of clouds in motion, translated into petite sizes. Immerse yourself in the delicate choreography of clouds swirling and twirling against the boundless canvas of the sky in each of these paintings. The miniature masterpieces in this series encapsulate the energy and vitality of the ever-changing heavens, bringing a symphony of movement to each compact frame. Each original painting in The Dance Above series invites you to embrace the dynamism of nature in its smallest yet most expressive form.  

Crafted with care, each painting is framed in a custom handmade and hand-painted frame to complement the essence of the clouds in the painted skies. A delicate touch of an 18K gold leaf trim elevates the frames, subtly connecting earthly elegance with the celestial choreography. The soft pastel paintings are framed behind glass, ensuring a professional finish from front to back.  ​The original 5"x5" mini paintings have a final size of approximately 7.5" square after being framed.  Ready to hang upon receipt.  Signed and dated on the back.
Miniature framed original painting
The Dance Above 1
Miniature framed original painting
The Dance Above 1 Framed
Miniature framed original painting
The Dance Above 2
Miniature framed original painting
The Dance Above 2 Framed
Miniature framed original painting
The Dance Above 3
Miniature framed original painting
The Dance Above 3 Framed
Miniature framed original painting
The Dance Above 4
Miniature framed original painting
The Dance Above 4 Framed
Miniature framed original painting
The Dance Above 5
Miniature framed original painting
The Dance Above 5 Framed
stormy sky painting
The Dance Above 6
stormy sky painting
The Dance Above 6 Framed
beautiful skyscape original painting
The Dance Above 7
Original pastel painting
The Dance Above 7
Coastal Skyscape Painting
The Dance Above 8
Coastal Skyscape Framed Miniature Art
The Dance Above 8 Framed
Amethyst Skyscape Painting
The Dance Above 9
Framed soft pastel amethyst skyscape
The Dance Above 9
Moody sunset sky painting
The Dance Above 10
The Dance Above 10
Dynamic Miniature Skyscape Painting
The Dance Above #11
Dynamic Miniature Skyscape - Framed
The Dance Above #11


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Coastal Seascape Painting
Sunrise At The Coast, Cape San Blas Florida
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Supplies and Favorite Tools


Here are links to my favorite supplies I use to do my pastel paintings: (The links shown below are affiliate links. If you use my link, I get a tiny commission, which will go toward my art supplies and to support my work! I appreciate your support!)

​My favorite pastels, supplies and tools:

Sennelier Soft Pastels:  https://shrsl.com/4dzn6
Unison Handmade Pastels: https://shrsl.com/4dznf
Richeson Soft Handrolled Pastels:  https://shrsl.com/4dznk
Art Spectrum Tints of White Pastels {used for my cloud highlights}:  https://shrsl.com/4dzno
Rembrandt Soft Pastels: https://shrsl.com/4dznr
I also have the entire set of PanPastels and use them occasionally:  https://shrsl.com/4dznu
Prismacolor Nupastel Color Sticks {hard pastels, used occasionally}:  https://shrsl.com/4dzok
Stabilo Carbothello Pastel Pencils {used occasionally for details}: https://shrsl.com/4ftfm
Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils {used occasionally for details}: https://shrsl.com/4ftfo


PastelMat paper: https://shrsl.com/4dznx

Colour Shaper Tool, Flat Chisel, Size 10, Soft, for blending and mark making:  https://shrsl.com/4dzo2
Color Shaper Tool, Flat Chisel, Size 6, Soft, for blending and mark making {medium size shaper}: https://shrsl.com/4ftfs
Colour Shaper Tool, Flat Chisel, Size 2, Soft, for blending and mark making on small paintings: https://shrsl.com/4ftfq
Princeton Catalyst Wedge Tools for making interesting lines/marks:  https://shrsl.com/4dzo5
Round Silver Mop Brush, size 10, for dusting off excess pastel when needed:  https://shrsl.com/4dzo8
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