I’m not usually one to paint light houses, but I couldn’t resist this one form Newport, Oregon. It was REALLY cold and blowing like crazy, but I loved the buildings and knew I’d want to paint them. I particularly like the way the sun is hitting the small building, despite the fog. I started this out with watercolor for a change. It was not good!  I then took 4 blue and aqua hard pastels and covered up the sky completely, smoothing it with my fingers. Then lightly brushed soft pastels over–Blue Earth and some Ludwigs, mainly.  I put the color over the top of the lighthouse as well. What I loved was the light coming through in the middle of the sky.  I used with my new set of “turquoise” Blue Earth (which I would describe more as cool green or jade).  I just remembered that there was a seagull flying to the right of the upper part and I might add him. Would give a bit more interest.

Newport Light in Fog, 24 x 18, Wallis Museum grade