Cartwheel Painting

I started with a photo taken by emptywaves on Instagram. I then started bending and changing it to fit my idea of what I wanted to include in my wave. Whenever I use a photo, I always use it as a starting point only. The oil pastel is layered and creates an impasto effect that is lovely to see. There is a wide variety of colors layered in this: pinks, yellows, grays and blues are all captured in the foam of this wave. At points I used different tools to press into the oil pastel for a variety of effects. I love creating work on a cradled wooden panel, it has a lovely toothiness to it when I apply the sealant. The wood is double sealed to block the tannins from leaching into the painting. Thanks for looking.