Art to Inbox Week XXI - "L'Orange" Pastel Painting & More
Hi Friends! Happy Monday.
We’re finally getting into the autumnal spirit here in Aix, and I’m loving the texture of chalk pastels to compliment the fall colors.
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L’Orange
Chalk Pastel on Paper
4.1 x 5.8 inches
2021
This pastel painting comes from my current research into body positivity, body diversity inclusion and the feminine nude. In slightly abstracting or enhancing the natural curves of the body in a minimalist line, I search to separate the idea of women’s bodies being equated to only sexuality, and instead to see the feminine form in its inherent, artistic beauty.
PROCESS
This medium appears like watercolor as I have “painted” these high quality, artisanal chalk pastels with water after drawing them onto the paper.
MATERIALS
These chalk pastels are traditionally hand-made in the South of France by Pastels Tenares, an artisanal workshop in Roussillon.
The fine art textured, cotton rag, ragged edge paper is hand made in India and comes through the Royal Academy of Art, London.
Upcoming Exhibitions
LONDON, UK
The Holy Art
”Objet D’Art”
October 15-21
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Gallery: The Factory
21-31 Shacklewell Ln
E8 2DA, London
One more reminder about my upcoming shows this October - my remaining art pieces from my recent Luynes Collection will show at The Holy Art gallery in London. If you are in town or close by, please stop by the gallery! There will be a private viewing on Friday the 15th of October - by request only, so get in touch if you would like to attend.
ATHENS, GREECE
ART NUMBER 23
”Athens open art”
October 8-15
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Dim. Eginitou 8, Athina 118 51, Greece
My recent art, the “Orange and Blue” paintings on paper, will exhibit at Art Number 23 in Athens, Greece from October 8-15.
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