Pastel #24

Done for the September Landscape Challenge at WetCanvas. I thought it would be good practice for clouds, but pastel soup ensued.

8"x10", Canson Mi-Tientes.

Pastel #11

Another for the WetCanvas! April Pastel Strokes. I keep trying. Colors are a little off but close enough. I'm still focused on the mechanics of using pastels, and the Pastel Strokes is giving me lots of practice material.

8"x10", Canson Mi-Teintes smooth side.

EDM #41

There's a huge chunk of granite just north of Atlanta, Georgia, that's large enough to be called a mountain. It is creatively named Stone Mountain, and it rises 825 feet above the surrounding area.

The largest bas-relief in the world is on the north side of Stone Mountain. It depicts three historic Confederate men on their horses. The carving is 400 feet above the ground and measures 90 by 190 feet.

Stone Mountain is surrounded by a state park.