Medium: Pastel – Approx. size: A6 – Approx date: 2007

this was my first time messing with pastel. no kidding. it was a mess. this was an attempt to try how different pastel colours could be blended together. unfortunately, i did not keep the pastel drawing on plants which i did after trying this out. in fact, the pastel was only applied after i painted a light mint green watercolour background.

although the ‘phantom’ is seen to be done with three coloured pastel, i had use nearly ten colours. Namely dark ocean blue, light sky blue, yello, moss green, mint green and brown. pastel does not attached to the surface of the paper we use. therefore, i had to be really careful and stand at a distance when i was doing the appro. A3 plant drawing.

but it was really fun being dirty! i bet xinyun wouldnt agree more!