L’Orange
Chalk Pastel on Paper
4.1 x 5.8 inches

This pastel painting comes from my current research into body positivity, 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.

Framing: If choosing the framed option, I will be in touch about specific frames which I generally use for pieces on paper. I like to frame in light wood, in the floating style, or slightly raised off the mat.

Shipping: Your art ships from Aix-en-Provence, France. Please allow 3-4 weeks for arrival stateside, less for Europe and North Africa, etc.

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