Original Pastel Paintings - Big Skies
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
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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.
Clicking on any of the images below will take you to the my gallery at Daily Paintworks.
Prints are available for many paintings, please see this page.
Clicking on any of the images below will take you to the my gallery at Daily Paintworks.
Prints are available for many paintings, please see this page.
The Dance Above: 30 Days of Big Skies in Miniature
The Dance Above: 30 Days of Big Skies in Miniature 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 30 day 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.
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.
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Stop by my mini gallery @ Carriage House Antiques at 195 Carriage House Drive, Jackson, TN {right off interstate 40} to see some of my original pastel paintings, signed prints, photo art, art jewelry, and lovely accessories!
Supplies and Favorite Tools
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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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