Pastel Art

Almost There!

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"Dutch Kitchen," soft pastel.

Prelim of new painting. Almost done. Got the sink to do and the usual tweaks. I'm loving this painting!

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Lindy Cook SevernsJul 29, 2026

Great looking even not quite done. Such an unusual scene and perspective- but it's those complex blues in the countertop and strainer that pull me in!

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Tracy KlinestekerJul 29, 2026

Thank you. You brought to my attention again about the blues. Too much I think. I need to add a red/purple to the shadows to emphasize the sink more.

BTW: It's a kitchen inside a very old windmill in the Netherlands.

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Lindy Cook SevernsJul 29, 2026

oh but I LIKE those blues!!!

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Tracy KlinestekerJul 29, 2026

I do too, but I think some very dark (almost black) rust red/purple in the shadows would add depth. Won't mess with the blues in the highlights. It's good contrast with the yellows/golds in the background.

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Sherri NordhausJul 26, 2026

Love the blues with the yellows in the background 💕

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Tracy KlinestekerJul 27, 2026

Thanks Sherri. The sink is checkerboard. I want one for my kitchen! It’s a kitchen inside the living space of a very old windmill in Kinderdijk in the Netherlands. I LOVED the light!

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