"Mystere"

Pastel on Paper

19" x 23"

(c) 2009 Nancy L. Matus

I've been working on an ongoing series of studies of the desert Agave. This is a pastel I did which has been sold. I was struck by the early evening light on this dusky-colored plant, and really enjoyed working with the range of deep greens - purples. I have an oil painting I am working on now, of the Agave, and exploring the interesting composition this plant creates. More to come on this painting later!