I’m starting to think that Oil Pastel is my best bet for these illustrations, it’s come along way since the old days. It has a more stable surface than chalk pastel and scans well, even better. I can get detail, not as much as pencil, but tight areas can be reached with a blending stump tip. Next time I will make the hut lighter and more Ochre, and not so perfect, copying one directly might help, instead of generalizing. Oil Pastel on brown pastel paper.

I scribbled a swirl loosely, and saw a rose. Graphite on paper.

I decided to do this variation on the drawing, creating folds and more shading. I went back to the Vine charcoal, I like it better for this purpose. I love roses!

It’s a Holiday tradition in my family to make Lefse. A Norwegian treat, made from potatoes, cream, flour, and “Oleo.” What is Oleo? Why, it’s butter. Lefse looks a tortilla, but has a more delicate texture and a potato flavor. Served, rolled up with butter and brown sugar or just about anything. Pictured here is my Daughter, Niece, and Mother. I’m behind the lens, as usual.