Flourish: A National Juried Exhibition Featuring Floral and Botanical Artworks
- March 19, 2022 - April 16, 2022
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Succulents - No. 2
- Pastel pencil and soft pastel on pastel mat
- 8 x 11 in
- NFS
- JoAnn Kennedy
Artist Statement: I developed these drawings from my own sketches and photographs, taken at local garden centers and greenhouses. The pastel pencil allows me to achieve great detail in each petal/stem, as there is in real life. The colors are vivid and true to life - nature offers such a stunning palette. I enjoy working with the strong pigment that pastel has to offer. I use soft pastels to enhance certain larger areas, and in the background. My work is complex and detailed, which is how I prefer to work. Each petal or leaf takes me approximately 30 minutes, making each drawing a lengthy commitment. I arrive at the final sketch after juggling shapes and sizes around to get a balanced, strong composition. I work this way because I like the dedication to one intricate drawing; approaching the studio daily with a strong purpose. I am usually lost for a while after completing a piece that takes so long - until I settle in on another one to absorb my efforts.