A Daily Muse

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11404939968032325872012-01-06T08:59:56.156-06:00A Daily MuseMB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.comBlogger1021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-43209737580369458622010-09-06T17:04:00.003-05:002010-09-06T17:06:32.841-05:00Purple Onions

9 x 12"Oil on board

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-21457788064751789952010-09-06T16:59:00.002-05:002010-09-06T17:03:57.918-05:00Oil Study

9 x 12"Oil on board

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-63417031664702408712010-07-20T19:31:00.004-05:002010-07-20T19:40:15.155-05:00Watercolor study after Winslow Homer

9 x 12 "Watercolor on PaperWinslow Homer, one of my alltime favorite artists. I picked up a bookabout him at the library the other day, that hadsome nice examples of his watercolors.Here is my study of the Pumpkin Patch.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-42492449096338798702009-07-20T19:39:00.009-05:002009-07-20T19:51:26.173-05:00Juliette

9"x12"Watercolor on ArchesDone in one of my lifedrawing classes. I usuallyonly use charcoal and some pastelsbut chose watercolor this time.I like the softness that Iachieved, but should havecorrected the placement of herright arm. It's not quite right,so next time I'll do better. After all it is alearning process and I learnsomething everytime.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-25280198388566160952009-07-18T20:16:00.005-05:002009-07-18T20:37:32.087-05:00Along the Path

3" x 6"Pastel on matboardI came across these daisies on mywalk the other day. Daisies aresuch happy little flowers.I just wanted to play with my soft pastelson some matboard and this is whathappened.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-18000313995229325122009-06-24T19:50:00.004-05:002009-06-24T19:55:53.336-05:00Acrylic Underpainting Study

9 x 12"Pastel on paperThe warmth of this pastelwas achieved by painting thepaper with red acrylic paint.Not only did the paint helpwith unifying the colorpalette, but it helped givethe paper some tooth, whichhelped the pastel adhere.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-38068172344923525562009-06-24T19:45:00.005-05:002009-07-23T18:09:07.433-05:00River's Bend

8 3/4" x 8 3/4"Pastel on paperDone from a reference photothat I took while on vacationin Colorado. Done withsoft, buttery Ludwig pastels.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-78115043207298481352009-04-18T14:57:00.008-05:002009-06-11T17:59:39.604-05:00Some kind of Tree

4" x 6"Watercolor on PaperLast Thursday evening at the ANAmeeting, local artist Janis Ward presentedseveral of her mixed media paintings anda colorful slide show.What a neat lady! So uninhibited and unafraid to experiment.She explained how she used recycled items, likeshredded paper, or gauze, netting or plastic cleanerbags to achieve different textures in her paintings.By the end of the

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-75364128202791429692009-03-14T19:03:00.006-05:002009-03-14T19:11:37.583-05:00Flag Mountain

14" x 17"Pastel on paperA couple of years ago, my family wenton a camping trip to Colorado.This is my rendition ofFlag Mountain.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-69805810738325812532009-02-10T16:50:00.003-06:002009-02-10T17:00:07.494-06:00Blue Tablecloth

5"x7"Pastel on sanded paperToday, was experimentation day.Always a fun time. This little study waspainted with acrylic paints and thenlayers of hard and soft pastels. Justtrying to keep it loose.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-69545680848116604592008-11-19T17:36:00.003-06:002008-11-19T17:40:00.249-06:00Caribbean Blue

9 x 12"Pastel on sanded paperBlue ribbon winner at the Benton County Fair 2008

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-59300891790926673962008-05-20T17:12:00.003-05:002008-12-11T03:51:54.420-06:00View of Sedona

9 1/2 x 12 1/2"Pastel on sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-41337765055101761002008-05-15T18:02:00.003-05:002008-12-11T03:51:54.619-06:00WIP

9 1/2 X 12/1/2"Pastel on sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-32461684424695720342008-05-08T17:12:00.001-05:002008-12-11T03:51:54.750-06:00WIP

9 1/2X 12 1/2"Pastel on sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-60023350970903870682008-05-04T17:34:00.003-05:002008-12-11T03:51:54.870-06:00WIP

9 1/2 X12 1/2"Pastel on sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-57870952881946788042008-05-01T15:10:00.005-05:002008-12-11T03:51:55.052-06:00Work in Progress

9 1/2 x12 1/2"Pastel on sanded paperToday I started a paintingthat is more involved than I usually do.It's time to move on to more challengingsubjects. I am going to do work in progressshots, so you can see the progression.The first thing that I did, was draw apretty detailed drawing with charcoal.From there, I started working the sky,and then on to the background mountains.This is more of an

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-74795633972250884962008-04-30T16:03:00.004-05:002008-12-11T03:51:55.218-06:00Laney Farm

8x10"Pastel on CansonThis was painted on location atLaney Farm in Farmington.It was a warm, sunny daywithout much wind. Lotsof birds singing, a few cowsmooing and an occasional bullmaking his presence known.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-53210117797534355272008-04-29T15:19:00.002-05:002008-12-11T03:51:55.496-06:00Pastel Study

8x10"Pastel on Canson paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-46515477669639196112008-04-28T14:47:00.003-05:002008-12-11T03:51:55.635-06:00Poppy Field

5x7"Pastel on 300 lb paperThis was another experiment.I underpainted with purple watercolor,let it dry then layered on pastels.I covered all the purple, though,because it competed with the red of thepoppies. If I had decided to make somepurple flowers in the field as well, itwould have worked out leaving theunderpainting.Another lesson learned!

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-54909591716152694892008-04-25T13:17:00.007-05:002008-12-11T03:51:55.870-06:00Blue and Green Color Study

4x8"Pastel on archival paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-52766478503324465952008-04-23T13:54:00.003-05:002008-12-11T03:51:56.033-06:00Limited Palette Study

6x6"Pastel on 300 lb watercolor paperI painted my paper with green watercolor paints.After it dried completely and started to layer on thehard and soft pastels but only with a limitednumber of hues.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-50256663052072715042008-04-22T11:18:00.007-05:002008-12-11T03:51:56.229-06:00Color Study #2

6x10"Pastel on black paperThis is another color study on black paper.I painted on black acrylic paint. Let it dry,and then started to layer on the pastels.I like how the underpainting shows throughsome of the pastel, but perhaps a deepviolet would do better than black. I'llgive it a try.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-27575149897765117312008-04-21T19:18:00.002-05:002008-12-11T03:51:56.346-06:00Color Study

6x12"Pastel on black paperI'm still exploring different grounds.This was painted with gesso which gavethe paper some texture. Thepaper was tinted with india ink and thenlayered with pastels.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-21333638578450556652008-04-19T18:12:00.002-05:002008-12-11T03:51:56.592-06:00Pastel Study

4x6"Pastel on 300 lb paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-88334075244741226532008-04-18T14:58:00.003-05:002008-12-11T03:51:56.744-06:00Monument Valley

6x9"Pastel on 300 lb paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-14003616775143719712008-04-18T13:13:00.002-05:002008-12-11T03:51:56.885-06:00Somewhere in New Mexico

8x10"Pastel on 300 lb paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-28758291621817824312008-04-17T15:06:00.001-05:002008-12-11T03:51:57.091-06:00Field of Gold

8x10"Pastel on 300 lb paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-21248506497807968012008-04-16T15:20:00.003-05:002008-12-11T03:51:57.263-06:00Bogle Park

8x10"Pastel on 300 lb paperToday's painting was done on siteat a local park. It was sunny and 67 degreesbut windy as could be. My easel blewover twice, some of my pastels wereshattered, but not my spirit!I think it was mother nature'sway of saying, "you can capture meon canvas, but I am still in charge, here catch this!'as my easel blew over.My goal was to capture the light on the arch andon

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-52175460426959056622008-04-15T14:38:00.003-05:002008-12-11T03:51:57.618-06:00Farmland

8x10"Pastel on 300 lb paperTomorrow will be my first plein air sessionwith PAPO (Plein Air Painter's of the Ozarks).So, today I did a dress rehearsalto make sure I have all of the supplies thatI will need for the paint out.The weather is supposed to be sunny and inthe 70's. The park we will be paintingis lovely at this time of year. So itshould be a good day of painting and fellowshipwith other

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-34238060208209405852008-04-14T16:11:00.001-05:002008-12-11T03:51:57.757-06:00Small Pond

2 1/2 x 3"Pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-11401984053180768182008-04-12T22:07:00.003-05:002008-12-11T03:51:57.970-06:00Biscuit Cutter

5x5"Pastel on sanded boardThis biscuit cutter has been inmy family for 3 generations. It'skind of bummed up, but it canstill cut the dough. The following recipe makes reallylight and fluffy biscuits. Like "angel wings". Angel Biscuits2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons white sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)1 package

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-85289189148790971592008-04-11T18:56:00.004-05:002008-12-11T03:51:58.058-06:00A Moment of Reflection

9x12"Pastel on pastel cardThis was painted from life usinga 250 tungsten lamp. Greatcontrast in the lights and darks.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-85992422525757549562008-04-10T17:12:00.003-05:002008-12-11T03:51:58.259-06:00Ceramic Vase

4x7"Pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-69893243704436030462008-04-09T17:13:00.005-05:002008-12-11T03:51:58.399-06:00Fancy Red Delicious #2

8x10"Pastel on sanded 300 lb paperI have ordinary artistic talent.I have to work at getting the drawingdown correctly, or the perspective just right.Some days, it's just a struggle to decide what to paint.Although, I was happy with the concept of this design,I felt that my execution of the painting was not done well.So, that is why I repeated it. I think that I did abetter job of the background

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-70434588581193312022008-04-07T18:18:00.004-05:002008-12-11T03:51:58.555-06:00Apples and Stainless

5x7"Pastel on archival sanded paperStill exploring how the light falls and reflectson a reflective object, like this stainlesssteel bowl. I like how there isn'tmuch color other than the main subject.Another painting that has a strongcontrast between shadow and light.And since we're talking apples, try outthis apple recipe. It's great for a dessertor to have a with a cup of tea.Fresh Apple Cake

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-15287437318349208612008-04-04T20:42:00.004-05:002008-12-11T03:51:58.800-06:00Orange

5x5"Pastel on archival sanded paperFor today's painting, I was tryingthe technique that I learned in theworkshop I attended a few weeks ago.I applied lots of color layers, but kept myvalues separate. For instance, thebackground has probably 4-5 different colors,but they are all a light value. If you've never had an orange julius,your really need to try one. It's easy to makeand quite

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-79521218643464106232008-04-03T22:46:00.005-05:002008-12-11T03:51:58.921-06:00Fancy Red Apple

8x10"Pastel on archival sanded paperI wanted to do something a bit morejazzed up instead of a plain background.This was a challenge, but it was fun.Waldorf Salad 1 medium unpeeled red apple, chopped1 medium unpeeled green apple, chopped1 medium unpeeled pear, chopped1/2 cup green grapes1/4 cup raisins1/4 cup slivered almonds,

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-72945533475942241272008-04-01T18:32:00.026-05:002008-12-11T03:51:59.130-06:00Red Delicious

8x10"Pastel on sanded boardAnother apple.I love the lighting in today's painting.The strong light contrasting the dark.The term for this type of lighting comesfrom an Italian term, Chiaroscuro.Chiaro meaning clear (light) andscuro meaning obscure (dark).Rembrandt was a master at this type of lighting.Is it any wonder then, that he is my all time favorite artist?Are you a Rembrandt fan also? Than

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-62237776641705917242008-03-31T17:30:00.008-05:002008-12-11T03:51:59.359-06:00Bottle of Red

5x7" pastel on suede matboardI came across an old spice rack minusthe spices and thought that the bottlesmight be good subjects. I made some coloredwater, which was almost as fun as coloring eggs,and just as messy. Put a light on it,and layered on the pastels.Today's daily paintingis brought to you by the color red.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-9043465354745791082008-03-28T21:44:00.007-05:002008-12-11T03:51:59.538-06:00Apple

5x7"Acrylic on 300 lb paperI haven't played with paint for awhile,so I brought out the acrylic and brushes.I feel a bit rusty, but this was just for fun.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-36056948090807372722008-03-27T16:46:00.004-05:002008-12-11T03:51:59.738-06:00High Society

5x7" pastel on archival sanded paperIn yesterday's post I mentioned that I was atthe Newport beach pier having a cherry coke.Well I also had a Santa Fe burger and some fries.I couldn't eat all of my fries, but I knew a fewfeathered friends that would. So I gathered themup into a paper napkin and off I went. All ittook was one wave of my arm and I suddenlyfelt like I was in a Hitchcock movie.It

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-17227499871945839032008-03-25T23:49:00.007-05:002009-06-15T19:41:08.691-05:00Ruby Red Cherry

5x5" pastel on archival sanded paperDuring my trip last week, one of my stops was theNewport beach pier. At the end of this long pieris a burger joint called Ruby's, that has been in businessfor the past 25 years.I ordered a cherry coke, which was one of the best.In my drink was a maraschino cherry that just lookedlike it wanted its picture taken. So, I tookit from my drink and placed it on the

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-84797388614871422092008-03-24T16:33:00.009-05:002009-07-20T18:54:43.606-05:00Workshop Nude

19x25"Pastel on paperIn my last post, I mentioned that Iwas going to a Margaret Dyer workshop.Well, I did and it was a wonderful week.I learned a great deal about paintingwith value and not so much with color.I could actually paint the figure inany color, as long as the value was correct,and people would understand it.I came home with 15 unfinished pieces of work.We had 4 different models who

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-26965833433969206722008-03-06T12:31:00.011-06:002008-12-11T03:52:03.337-06:00Colored Glass

5x7"Pastel on sanded paper.Pastel is pure pigment, not chalk.I would never be able to achieve thedeep darks or brilliant reds with sidewalk chalk.To learn more about this versatile medium,check out this link.www.pastelinternational.com/about/drypastel.asp This is my last post for a few days.I am off to a Margaret Dyer pastel workshop.I'll post my workshop pieces when I get back.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-33448852698140105362008-03-05T21:06:00.007-06:002008-12-11T03:52:06.068-06:00A Recipe for Fun

5x7"Pastel on archival sanded paperI didn't paint the marbles. I painted how the light fell on themGlass marbles were invented inGermany in 1848. There are at least22 types of marbles and a numberof games you can play with them. Here is one of themRING TAW This is one of the best known and most popular of all marble games for a group of players. As with 'INCREASE POUND', two circles are drawn

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-77226739291139840842008-03-04T16:25:00.005-06:002008-12-11T03:52:06.342-06:00Gulf View

5x7"Pastel on sanded paperIt snowed in NWA last night.It was pretty, but the sun has meltedalmost all of it . I am so tiredof being cold, so I thought I wouldpaint one of my favorite, warm, places to be.The beach.I am really happy with this painting. The serenefeeling I get when I am near the gulf, came through intoday's daily painting.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-11725364310536831762008-03-03T17:24:00.007-06:002008-12-11T03:52:06.476-06:00Prairie Grass

5x7"pastel on sanded paperToday's daily painting was inspired bythe simplicity of Wolf Kahn's work.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-2741007438201179082008-02-29T16:09:00.010-06:002008-12-11T03:52:06.713-06:00A Survivor

8x10"pastel on archival sanded paperLife is kind of like this old building.You can survive the storms thatcome your way. Just dig into thefoundation you were built onand it will keep you strong.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-16566083166588437432008-02-28T16:42:00.025-06:002009-07-20T19:00:06.016-05:00Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic

4 x 10"pastel on archival sanded paper I want to give credit to Nicole Caulfield fortaking this photo and allowing members ofwet canvas to use it.I loved working on this composition.The reflections on the colander and the bright red of the tomatoes are my favorite. Great ingredients for spaghetti sauce. In fact, here is my recipe. This painting is for sale, but my recipe is free. Enjoy!

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-85628023104319604122008-02-27T16:10:00.005-06:002008-12-11T03:52:07.300-06:00Tulips

5x7"pastel on handmade sanded paperI didn't have any of the manufacturedsand paper, so I made some myself. Today'spainting was painted on it. I like the store boughtstuff better because it is more uniform in texture.This paper had a lot of grooves and bumpsmaking it difficult to get the clean edgesthat I like. But, there is a place for thistype of ground too, depending on the subject.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-84544235010448353052008-02-26T15:00:00.008-06:002008-12-11T03:52:07.539-06:00Along the Pacific Coast Highway

5x7"pastel on sanded paperThis was painted from a photo that I tookabout three years ago. I don't recallthe exact area along the coast. Anyway,I wanted to capture the serenity of the area.No traffic, no people. Just surf and turf.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-43171512897937054872008-02-25T16:59:00.014-06:002009-07-20T19:05:41.407-05:00Silly Tillie

5x6"pastel on sanded paperThis really captures her personality.Bostons always look good in red.This is my 3 year old Boston Terrier, Tillie.She is very energetic, good natured and loves to eat.This recipe is for one of her favorite homemade treats.Ingredients2 cups whole wheat flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 cup unsalted natural peanut butter1 cup skim milkDirectionsPreheat the oven to 375

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-56912586559015448262008-02-24T21:42:00.005-06:002008-12-11T03:52:08.005-06:00Suga Dawg

5x7"Mixed media on paperThis is a painting of my dog Sugar.My daughter likes to dress her up occasionally.She doesn't seem to mind. The painting was made with acrylic tube paints,watercolor, ink and acrylic "tulip" paint.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-3683700067079693602008-02-23T17:02:00.002-06:002008-12-11T03:52:10.157-06:00Grapes and Pears

8x10"pastel on archival sanded paper This was painted from a photo, howeverthe set up had one direct light and a foilreflector to give the golden color in the background.There is a glow to the pears and the grapes. And ifyou will notice, reflective light in several areas.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-86515465563462749332008-02-22T16:01:00.006-06:002008-12-11T03:52:10.634-06:00Silhouette with Flare

8x10"pastel on suede mat boardI was feeling somewhat bored withthe small fruits, veggies and plants.Feeling uncreative. So, I needed to try somethingreally different. Today's painting has helpedthe creative flow. This was fun! The flares from this photo offered somecolorful, abstract forms that I wanted tocapture with pastel, plus the backlighting onthe figure, gave a nice effect. I will most

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-36433510217256833712008-02-21T18:18:00.004-06:002008-12-11T03:52:10.870-06:00Succulent

5x6"pastel on archival sand paper Today's subject was not about color, but about light.My goal for today's daily painting, was tocapture the contrast of the light and dark.When any subject is in strong sunlight, the colorwashes out, but the light remains.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-90685489705256440432008-02-20T19:14:00.004-06:002008-12-11T03:52:11.131-06:00Hibiscus

6x6"pastel on archival sanded paper When you look at a flower, as a whole, it is beautiful.But have you ever stopped and just looked inside.It's a whole nutha world in there!Today's focus is on the beauty that is in within.Dig deep. Look, and really see.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-49945147553485934762008-02-19T16:04:00.008-06:002008-12-11T03:52:11.242-06:00Purple Crocus

5x7"pastel on archival sanded paper Crocus are thefirst flowers that come up around my house.A welcomed sight, after a cold, uncolorful winter.For today's painting, I wanted to make the blooms really popwith color, so I used a dark background to help with that. Noticethat it's not black either. Just an intensely dark purple.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-82163451078731010512008-02-17T23:07:00.013-06:002008-12-11T03:52:11.447-06:00Cherries

6x6"pastel on archival sanded paper Today's painting was about capturingthe shadows. Have you ever noticed thatany cast shadow will have a hard edge?See the shadow cast down from the bowl.Have you ever noticed that any form shadowwill have a soft edge? Look at the shadowthat forms the bowl. Next time you're out, study some shadows.Ok, enough of the art lesson, check out my recipe for cherry pie.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-4979255569659370602008-02-12T19:19:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:11.659-06:00Pastel Weave

5X7"pastel and colored pencil on paperToday was an experimental day. I cuttwo sketches and wove them together.Interesting effects I think. Can youfind the Degas blue dancer?

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-79227959922649968752008-02-11T17:08:00.005-06:002009-06-11T18:00:24.345-05:00American Goldfinch

8x10"pastel on suede mat boardI am trying out this new ground to work on.It's very soft and it accepts the pastel well, but itis not very forgiving in that any misplaced markscannot be erased. It works well for the textureof the soft feathers.Pine Cone Treat4 1/2 cups rendered suet1 cup dried and crumbled whole wheat bread1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds1/4 cup millet1/4 cup raisins or chopped

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-10594006320479159072008-02-10T17:08:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:11.971-06:00Cardinals

8x10"Colored pencil on paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-63937534008679585052008-02-09T19:51:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:12.130-06:00Raccoons

16x20"Colored pencil on boardThis was a commissioned piecefor a lady who loves raccoons.Such expressive eyes they have!

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-83268388314548532422008-02-08T17:18:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:12.457-06:00Gold Pears

5x7"pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-74322221589910933462008-02-07T17:30:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:12.960-06:00Crushed Velvet

16x20"pastel on suede matboard

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-56257999874049673802008-02-06T13:41:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:13.049-06:00Strawberry

5x5"pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-43329511561437766242008-02-05T13:41:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:13.303-06:00Mirror Pond

9x12"pastel on archival sandpaper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-47811606380404360552008-02-04T16:02:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:13.485-06:00Fruiting Cactus

5x8"pastel on archival sanded paperI always thought that cacti werefound west of here, but low and beholdArkansas has cacti in Devil's Den State Park.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-39459041093713668052008-02-03T17:53:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:13.813-06:00Lemon on Gray

5x5"pastel on arhival sanded paperThis was painted from life right beforeI made my lemon mousse for tonight's dessert.It's so good! Here is the recipe.Lemon Mousse serves 4 4 egg yolks 2 grated lemons, zest 1/2 cup lemon juice, strained 2/3 cup granulated

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-28978125367999505882008-02-02T17:29:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:14.052-06:00Filberts

5x5"pastel on archival sanded paperAnother painting that I wantedto achieve more texture . I reallylike the way this turned out. Thesoftness of the background and thewood table helps the hardness ofthe nuts stand out.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-32829685642461970022008-02-02T17:24:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:14.260-06:00Ground Hog Day

Well, of course this is not a groundhog. It's my dog Buster! But if you'll notice,he has a shadow beside him, which means we'll have six more weeks of winter.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-64500217720396059442008-02-01T15:14:00.005-06:002009-06-11T17:45:45.620-05:00Pink Ladies

6x6"pastel on archival sanded paperToday's painting goal was to not overwork,overdo or overstate. Paint quickly yet achieve a likeness.I had fun with this and am pleased with the outcome.This was the 3rd place winner of the miniature categoryat the Ozark Pastel Society -Passion for PastelsCompetition 2008.The following recipe is a great snack.Apple Salsa with Cinnamon ChipsIngredients for

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-3092758387865613492008-01-31T17:14:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:14.832-06:00Ceramic and Cilantro

6x6"pastel on archival sanded paperIn my previous post I mentionedhow fruit was a great model. Well,herbs are a little bit finicky whenpainted from life. They tend to wilt.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-67952847784790995882008-01-30T16:47:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:15.033-06:00Cantaloupe and Peas

5x7"pastel on archival sanded paperFruit is a great model. It doesn'tmove. It stays in the same spoteven when you leave for a while.Plus, you can eat it after it is painted!

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-86269160496635609302008-01-29T19:09:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:15.167-06:00Monument Valley

9x12"colored pencil on 300 lb paperThis was done from a photo of the Monument Valley area.There really wasn't that much vegetation presentbut, my imagination was taking over, so I let it.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-12474493002593699092008-01-28T17:47:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:15.264-06:00A GET WELL BALLOON

7X9"pastel on paperToday's daily painting goes out to my brother-in-law, Alan,who is at the City of Hope in California.He said that they would not allow balloons in hisroom. He got one any way!

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-28035194913422414842008-01-27T19:43:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:15.765-06:00Grapes

6x6"pastel on archival sanded paperChanging things a bit. Trying for more texture andmore of an impressionistic style

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-59784559930366338802008-01-26T16:15:00.007-06:002008-12-11T03:52:15.876-06:00Granny Smith Apple

5x7"pastel on archival sanded paperThis is one of the best eating & cooking apples.Makes me want to go make an apple pie.You too? Here try my Apple Pie Recipe.INGREDIENTS:pastry for a 10-inch double crust pie (I use the Crisco recipe)8-9 cups Granny Smith apples, sliced and peeled3/4 to 1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/8

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-5164098115284150382008-01-25T18:56:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:16.042-06:00Tomato

5x7"pastel on Wallis paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-51551117186698393952008-01-24T20:28:00.002-06:002008-12-11T03:52:16.179-06:00Mini Pumpkin

6X6"pastel on archival sanded paperThis was painted from a photo.There was one light source which helpedto give a strong contrast of the shadow on the table.My favorite deep dish pumpkin pie recipeIngredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 large eggs1 can (15 oz.) 100% pure

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-75513426677842626882008-01-23T17:59:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:16.349-06:00Hand Painted Ceramic Egg

6x6"pastel on archival sanded paperThis is a painting of a porcelain eggthat was hand painted in Prague.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-67323837611061836742008-01-22T18:14:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:16.511-06:00Burnt Out

6x6"pastel on archival sanded paperAs I painted this candle, it reminded of how I felt a month ago.I was working as a clinical microbiologist.After 22 years, I became completely burnt out on it.So, I quit. Now I paint.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-55497897693888398062008-01-21T17:00:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:16.737-06:00Spools of Thread

5x7" pastel on pastel boardI have my grandmother's sewing box.It is in the same condition as she left it.I have added to it, but have never removed any items.Kind of a time capsule, if you will.These wooden spools of thread still had the sticker price on them.The large one was 25 cents.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-1278322864853053122008-01-20T15:21:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:16.935-06:00A Radish

6x6"pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-42995869048883453662008-01-19T18:39:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:17.235-06:00Nandina Berries

6x6"pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-15548219964737029572008-01-18T17:29:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:17.358-06:00Pomegranate

5x5"pastel on archival sanded paperI used to eat pomegranates all the time when I was a kid.That was before they were known to have antioxidants.Anyway, thought I would grab one and paint it.Tonight, I guess I'll eat it!

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-40952720371118017432008-01-17T15:24:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:17.652-06:00Orange and Lime

5x7"pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-69224816782922519522008-01-16T15:41:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:17.805-06:00Animas River

9 1/2 X 12"pastel on suede mat boardThis was a shot taken with my camerafrom the Durango & Silverton narrow gauge train.Colorado is beautiful territory!

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-59974450977651626472008-01-15T16:56:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:18.070-06:00Orange Slice and Berries

5x7"pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-81963065981613785142008-01-14T21:29:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:18.259-06:00Mug and Orange

5x7"pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-34949880879269112542008-01-13T17:28:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:18.399-06:00Mini Pots

5x7"pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-28714767686428082902008-01-12T16:22:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:18.515-06:00Oranges and Vase

5x7"pastel on archival sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-85329098640364534492008-01-11T10:52:00.002-06:002008-12-11T03:52:18.669-06:00Pear No. 2

5x7"pastel on 300 lb paperThis was painted from life using a single light source.I wanted to capture the strong contrast of the light and shadow.Pear Crisp6 large pears1 cup sugarpinch of salt2 tbsp. cinnamon2 tbsp. nutmeg2 sticks butter2 cups sifted flour2 cups brown sugarPreheat oven to 350°F.Peel pears and cut into slices, then cubes about 1/2 inch to 1 inch pieces.Mix pears, sugar, salt,

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-90186291425240865402008-01-10T10:55:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:19.180-06:00Civil War Reenactor

8x10"pastel on suede mat boardI don't live far from the Pea Ridge Battlefield Park.The park will conduct reenactments from time to time.This man had such an authentic civil war era look,that I had to paint him.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-76659180436971165902008-01-09T17:26:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:19.364-06:00A Distant Gaze

5x7"pastel on sanded paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-69096076329250051102008-01-08T19:09:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:19.548-06:00A Small Clay Pot

6X6"pastel on paperThis is a small pot that I have had with me for a long time. My brother used to have a potter's wheel and this is one of the small keepsakes from that time.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-66948673411697608742008-01-07T19:54:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:19.745-06:00Yellow Onion

6X6"pastel on paperThis was painted from life using natural light. I added afew berries from a bush in my yard for added interest.French Onion Soup Ingredients4 lg. onions1/4 c. butter1 tbsp. flour6 cups beef broth6 slices French bread, toasted6 tbsp. shredded Mozzarella cheesePreparationCook onions in butter until transparent. Add flour; blend well. Put in slow cooker. Add beef broth and

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-47949531769460198422008-01-06T22:01:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:20.075-06:00The Girl in Red

5x7"pastel on paper

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-30441762584272166522008-01-05T22:55:00.000-06:002008-12-11T03:52:20.256-06:00Mixed Flowers

9x6"pastel on paperThis is a pastel study of a painting done by Odilon Redon(French artist 1840-1916)

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140493996803232587.post-91218399821166331362008-01-04T14:36:00.001-06:002008-12-11T03:52:20.703-06:00Smoke and Ashes

5x7"pastel on boardThis is from a photo taken in Colorado a few years back, after therehad been a fire at the Mesa Verde Park.There were ashes so thick, that the sun was barely visible at mid-day.

MB Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315000690136720499noreply@blogger.com0