Sping's paradise flower

For many people tulip is a typical spring flower, but it has a much more interesting story hidden behind her colourful petals. So, being the main topic for Persian poets from the thirteenth century , this gentle and gorgeous flower is the symbol of the paradise on the earth.

Pastel with watercolour underpainting (15x20cm) 

And anothe study with pastel only (15x20cm)

Spring mood

When I was traveling by car through the forest, my attention was attracted by the young small shining leaves. The effect was fantastic!
Pastel on Canson paper, 15x20cm

Summer butterfly

One more new butterfly in my tendre and subtle series. A summer colourful butterfly among the coneflowers.
Pastel on Canson paper, 15x20cm

Be my butterfly series continue

I can't leave this romantic and beautiful theme! When I'm drawing them I feel how my soul flies away, where the sunny dreams become real and the spirit of love lead the world. Enjoy this feeling!

Pastel, watercolor and clear gesso for texture, 15x21cm (6x8inch).

Clear gesso - oil effect

Today I've experimented with a new technique for pastel, and I was  pleasantly surprised of it. This technique I've read on the one of my favorite blog. The most amazing thing is that using the primer clear gesso, offers the possibility to create the effect of oil painting with soft pastel. Here is today's sketch of narcissus flower with pastel, watercolor underpaintig and clear gesso,15x21cm.