rust Archives - Nelia Harper

2 May 2016

Umber Shadows and Shades by Terry Ludwig

by nelia | posted in: Pastel Paintings | 0

A brand new box of 30 pastels in Umber Shadows and Shades by Terry Ludwig arrived yesterday. Today, I took a big breath, broke them in half and tested them out. Wait! Did you just say you break them in half? What?!?!? Yep. I break them in half. Why??? Three … Read More

Sea spray through blow holes along Long Beach Walk, Cayman Brac © Nelia Harper 2015

5 Jan 2015

A Lesson in Sea Spray

by nelia | posted in: Behind the scenes, Plein Air | 0

It’s quite obvious. Anyone who has ever lived or spent time living seaside knows that saltwater causes rust. (Those of you who live and paint near the ocean are saying, “yeah, duh.”) I should know this too. I mean, technically, I did know. But, I didn’t really think about it, … Read More