Soft pastels on sanded paper over a deep purple alcohol wash. An alcohol wash is made by putting a light coat of pastel over the paper, dipping a soft brush in rubbing alcohol, and rubbing the pastel into the paper. It stains the paper without taking up any of the tooth so that I can add a lot of layers of dry pastel on top of it. I love the look and it affects the colors applied on top, changing temperature or neutralizing them or whatever. I think it is nifty.
There’s definitely healing properties to being in proximity to the ocean and that breeze. There’s something about that Caribbean climate and humidity. — Johnny Depp
exists to create art which reflects the beauty and the glory of God, to use art to comfort and encourage people, and to inspire others to pursue the arts. 