The Swimmer
Pastel on Sanded Paper
This is one of my favourite paintings of a swimmer at Newcastle Ocean Baths. It is almost an abstract painting that I thoroughly enjoyed painting!
Featured in Contemporary Pastel Painters – September 2009
Top 10 in ‘Something Unusual’ Challenge in Contemporary Pastel Painters – September 2009
Top 10 in ‘New Avatar’ Challenge in Contemporary Pastel Painters – October 2009
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Elaine Green
Can almost feel this water – fantastic!
Carole Elliott replied
Thank you – it was a very interesting painting to do and one I really enjoyed. I would like to do more of this sort of composition.
maria paterson
interesting forms and movement, almost like the figure is turning into a fish, beautiful water
Carole Elliott replied
Thank you mariart – it is always challenging painting water and movement and seeing how the water changes the form of the body.
Guntis Jansons
Great feel on the surface of the water Carole. I like the almost nature of the figure also. Colours are terrific.
Guntis Jansons
I meant to say ‘abstract’ nature.
Carole Elliott replied
Thank you guntisjansons. I have just had a look at your work too and it is absolutely beautiful.
maria paterson
Congratulations, your work was in the top 10 avatar challenge in “Contemporary Pastel Painters
Carole Elliott replied
Thank you Maria – I love the winner!!
kenmeyerjr
I echo everyone’s comments on the believability of that water…wonderful job!
Carole Elliott replied
Thank you for your encouraging comment.
Shirley Roma ...
Very different perspective so it makes this pastel painting special I love it .www.shirleycharlton.com
Carole Elliott replied
Thank you Shirley – your paintings are beautiful. I am about to go look at your website.