Fun with pastels

A chalk drawing of a chalk drawing  :)

 I did a little bit of art this past summer, but not much. I just struggled with finding the time and motivation that it would take. But, by the time the kids went back to school, I felt like there was something in me wanting to get out. I finally took an afternoon and did this drawing, abandoning all responsibility. It felt good and I think my mood improved too. I need to remember that. Art is kind of a therapy for me, I guess.

This drawing comes from a photograph that I took the night before my sister's wedding. I love the photo, so drawing it was very fun. It seemed appropriate to use pastels, since it is about chalk drawing. I can't think of any medium that would have worked better. This was my first attempt at doing a person with pastels. It is a bit tricky getting skin tones right. I am learning though, and it has been fun.