Left: Michigan Avenue, pastel, 18 x 24, $495.00Right: Michigan Ave. study, pastel, 9 x 12, $110.00.
Lots of times, I work out a painting idea in several versions, in pastels, watercolors, or oils, and in different sizes. This is a good way to get my idea down more clearly in my own mind, deal with any problems, figure out the color palette, and so forth. Last summer, I went to downtown Chicago, and took some pictures. I've been fooling around with some ideas, sketching, etc., ever since. Here are 2 versions of Michigan Avenue, looking south from the Water Tower. They're both in pastel, both finished as is. They may also serve as studies for a future oil. We'll see.
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