Little Boy Blew
Pastel on paper - 5" x 7"
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Feeling that I was getting a bit more "alone time" than I should, I recently joined an art workshop that meets weekly. Most of its members use oils or watercolors, but I bucked the trend by using soft pastels - mostly because they're easily transported. I've enjoyed becoming reacquainted with pastels and their unique attributes. After a few visits to the workshop, I got over my "new person" jitters and completed this pastel painting. I enjoyed painting this Portland street scene with its reflections, multi-textured architecture, and best of all - the focused young man with the sparkling sax. How ambitious and brave of him to compete with seasoned Portland street musicians for a slice of the pie. Because of his youth and chosen instrument, I've decided to title this painting Little Boy Blew.
