tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745976734066751431.post2682898521107875870..comments2023-04-05T12:16:39.328-04:00Comments on excavations: One sunrise, but not the sameErica Keenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17063052847173847242noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745976734066751431.post-36199092225490994562011-12-13T21:21:26.869-05:002011-12-13T21:21:26.869-05:00Thanks! I'm with you, the sky looks better in...Thanks! I'm with you, the sky looks better in the oil. For me, it's a lot easier to get that translucent effect with oils, I haven't quite figured it out with pastels especially when using a paper like Richeson which has a pretty rough texture. On the other hand, details are easier with pastels, as I tend to end up making mud with oils, especially when I try to finish it in one sitting. <br /><br />It really was quite a sunrise, I got several good shots I plan on using in the future.Erica Keenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063052847173847242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745976734066751431.post-1957503669974873792011-12-13T17:40:05.791-05:002011-12-13T17:40:05.791-05:00My first response is to favor the oil, because the...My first response is to favor the oil, because the sky is so airy and vaporous, but the pastel is superior in the treatment of the field and trees, imo. So I guess my decision is split as well. ;-)<br />Both good though, and remarkable that you got them both out of the same photo. Good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com