Pastels are an ideal medium for expressing faux Italian stucco. It is certainly more readily accomplished than this labor intensive painting style with its paint, burlap bags and the time that is needed to soften and meld colors. It takes a very special house to stand up to and complement the faux Italian Stucco look. I moved to a town with a wonderful example of its unique excitement and beauty. This house is artistically satisfying in its own right. Adding color would be “gilding the Lilly”. I did have some fun with color on the gravel drive and in the landscape as an artistic decision to visually tie the color of the house to its surroundings. This house is a treat for the eyes, perfect for pastels and a satisfying subject for me.
Several richly colored houses and landscapes are Chestnut Trees and Farm at Jas De Bouffan, 1888, House with Red Roof, 1887 and House in the Provence, 1883 by Paul Cezanne. Another favorite is Place des Lices St. Tropez, 1904 by Henri Matisse.
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