Aaron Lish
Sea Self-portraits
Wainuiototo Bay, Coromandel, New Zealand Site of New Chums Beach, voted one of the top-10 beaches in the world, and the center of debate over development plans. Pastel and charcoal on paper, approx. 12" X 24"
Filming site in the movie Prince Caspian (and a significant Maori cultural site); Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. Pastel on paper, approx. 9" X 24"
Art-making in the land of Narnia! Click the link to see more about the making of this work on my artist page on Facebook (no login required).
Wainuiototo Bay, Coromandel, New Zealand Site of New Chums Beach, voted one of the top-10 beaches in the world, and the center of debate over development plans. Pastel and charcoal on paper, approx. 12" X 24"
Created using the same process as the river self-portraits, with the paper lining a plastic canister and soft-pastels as the medium. The colors are based on the sky colors and the colors of the surroundings, as might be seen in a reflection on the water.
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