18 January, 2011

Tuesday Tree


Tree Rous
3.5" x 3.75"
Charcoal & Pastel
Casey Klahn


On re-claimed la Carte.
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Sonya Johnson said...

Wonderful. You are the master of the earth toned landscape, and I always admire your harmonious colors that are subtle and appear effortless in their application. I find that much more difficult with pastel than oils.

I keep working towards the goal of a looser style and less detail in my work, and yours is always inspiring towards that end.

January 18, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Casey Klahn said...

I will say that attention to intensity helps with earth tones. I just read an entry by Kahn on earth tones in Italy, and since I'm doing some Italian landscapes for practice, I was inspired by that.

My hard pastels by Sakura are both intense or dull - a good assortment. And, for intense earth tones, Unisons work well. Also Diane Townsends.

January 18, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Anonymous said...

Kahn was the topic of discussion at coffee this week, and I didn't know much of his work, so I came home to study it. Oh my goodness... your pastels rank way above Kahn's in my opinion.
I have decided to branch out with my pastels keeping your suggestions in mind. I only have Rembrandts, which have been great to learn with.
BTW I adore this little piece. Can't imagine working this small, but then I haven't worked smaller than a sheet of Canson. What is your reclaimed card that you are working on?

January 18, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Casey Klahn said...

You are very kind, Robin. I tried a WKahn in the studio today, and it was awful.

I used Sennelier la Carte sanded card.

Maybe check out the blog pastelsblog,blogspot and see my brand reviews for pastels that I like, too.

January 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM
Sara Mathewson said...

I guess I am late to the party but wanted to say welcome back1 with your PC that is:)
I love this landscape and thought it was much bigger until I saw the size. you pack a punch in a tiny landscape:)

January 18, 2011 at 7:03 PM
Susan Liles said...

Love it! So simple, love the earth tones you used. I'm inspired to get out my pastels and try a landscape.

January 18, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Katherine van Schoonhoven said...

I like the simple shapes. Deceptively simple, I think, because I have to keep looking and looking again. Well done, Casey!

January 18, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Celeste Bergin said...

Winston Churchill was quoted as saying (about color): "I rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns"....well, he hadn't see THIS. Those are some beaaauuutiful browns.

January 18, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Mindful Drawing said...

I like the charcoal river and your tree. They look solid and dreamy at the same time.
Paula

January 18, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Casey Klahn said...

Hey, Sara! I was happy this morning to see, #1, my internet feed working, and #2, eight comments in my inbox. A joyful thing. Thanks for the boxing analogy - I love those. Painting is a struggle, huh?

Hi, Susan. Do get out the pastels. You will be rewarded, and somewhere a little bell will begin ringing. I appreciate every time you come here to comment.

Kvan, I am happy that you looked at it. Maybe I need to do some more small works - I have been into big, lately.

Celeste. What a high compliment. I am afraid to say you can't get these colors anymore, unless you live in a British Commonwealth or in Japan. Sakura artist's grade hard pastels.

Hi, Paula. It is a delight to have you comment.

January 19, 2011 at 7:26 AM
Brenda Boylan said...

Casey, Welcome back to cyberspace!
Geesh! How DO you do it? I mean, such simplicity but with a big statement all in one tiny little format! Confidence in stroke? Yeeah, that's the ticket! Confidence.

January 19, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Anonymous said...

Hi Casey!
Can you comment on 'reclaimed la carte'...how does one reclaim that?

Sorry if you already answered this in a previous post. Figured I'd ask.

Love popping in to your wonderful blog!

January 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Casey Klahn said...

hi kim. reclaimed just means that i re-used a piece of th sennelier la carte sanded card. I have a cunning way of wiping it down, or brushing a solvent over the old pastel.

Bad internet today, folks, but the IT guys come tomorrow, i hope.

January 19, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Unknown said...

This is a very intriguing design! I can see so many things in it, and - of course - I love the way you handle neutrals. The patch of blue is a great touch.

January 19, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Linda Packard said...

Wonderful! I agree with the comment "solid and dreamy at the same time." I find often that the best things happen with little pieces!

January 19, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Casey Klahn said...

Thank you Kathy and Linda.

IT guy comes today to set up our new land-based internet. Woo Hoo. The past week and a half or so, we've had intermittent feed.

January 20, 2011 at 5:35 AM

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