"Harvest Time (pastel)" by Niki Hilsabeck

Harvest Time (pastel)

9 × 12 chalk pastel on Arches Cold Press watercolor paper

Image of some pumpkins and gourds at Lavender Hill Pumpkin Patch in Fallbrook, California

I used water to blend my chalk pastels for this piece. To read more about this work or see originals for sale, view my blog.

Lynda Robinson almost 11 years ago

How interesting that you used water to blend. How did you find it? I had a friend who used to do this, but I didn’t like the results when I tried it! I have blended with turps though and that works well – especially on the sanded surface paper. This looks great! I think the light is wonderful.
Niki Hilsabeck almost 11 years ago

Thank you Lynda! I just take a watercolor brush and start spreading water around instead of smearing with my fingers like I normally do when working dry. It has to be on watercolor paper or canvas though. It’s like working with watercolor without the pressure :)
mariart almost 11 years ago

this is lovely niki , a still life landscape!
Niki Hilsabeck almost 11 years ago

Thanks Maria!
Bunny Clarke almost 11 years ago

Very lovely work and arrangement.
Niki Hilsabeck almost 11 years ago

Thank you Bunny!
Maria Komprath over 10 years ago

NOVEMBER 11th, 2011
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*Mary
Niki Hilsabeck over 10 years ago

Thanks for including this one in your beautiful features Mary!