Pastels

By Kieran

 Pastels


 
Whimsical painting and original poem by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2025, as I continue to explore wet on wet painting.


Pastel colours by design are light and breezy,

No harsh tones, just something nice and easy.

 
Light pinks are said to bring a touch of femininity.

An ethereal feeling of romance and even sanguinity.
 
 
Pastel lavenders suggest calmness and spirituality, 
 
Lofty mountains gently remind us of our mortality. 
 
 
But fear not, pastel yellows bring a jolt of cheer,
 
A sign of new life amidst a backdrop that’s austere.
 
 
What would life be without pastels? A lot duller
 
So tell me, what is your favourite pastel colour?

Comments

Anonymous said…
Lavender is my favorite pastel. It is so soothing. (whatsApp comment from a dear relative in Houston, TX)
September 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Kieran said…
Have you tried growing it? It does quite well in California which has a Mediterranean climate - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Anonymous said…
I have. They grow as annuals here. This time I am growing it in a pot and will bring it indoors in the cold. (WhatsApp reply to above comment)
September 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Kieran said…
I had mine in the ground but I overwatered my shrub and it died. I need to find that perfect balance between not watering and overwatering - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Anonymous said…
I love all pastel shades. Difficult to choose for me - I'd go for the ...... ( You guessed it ! ) greens 🤣🤣 (WhatsApp comment from my dearest sister)
September 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Kieran said…
Mum always said, ‘Greens are good for you.’ You just embraced her advice all through 😊 - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Anonymous said…
Pinks for me 😀 (WhatsApp comment from a dear childhood friend)
September 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Kieran said…
About a hundred years ago
- Pink was seen as a strong, decided color — a paler version of red — and considered more appropriate for boys.
- Blue interestingly, was considered delicate and dainty, and often associated with the Virgin Mary, making it more fitting for girls.

Now it’s the opposite 😅 - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Anonymous said…
Seeing the present atmospheric global upheavals, your painting may not be called whimsical... There have been blood red and pink clouds, grey streams, purple mountains, yellow volcanic remnants and trees as they are.
The poem is truly nice, rhyming and meaningful. Looks like, there's poetry in your bloodline.
By the way my favourite colour is Pink. (WhatsApp comment from a dear classmate)
September 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Kieran said…
Thanks Joe. Yes, I am exploring more nuanced multi-hued skies. No doubt inspired by the striking Californian sunsets; a smashup of pinks, purples and grays
Appreciate your props on my poetry. I try to make my artwork entertaining and informative. Glad you liked it - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Anonymous said…
When it's good, it creates vibes .. It shows the thought process and reflects a person's mind and nature ... Hats off Kieran..👍 (WhatsApp reply to above comment)
September 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Kieran said…
That’s very kind of you, Joe. I’ve completed about 300 paintings. And have now experimented different techniques and styles to be more comfortable doing a variety of paintings.
Portraits are the last unexplored bastion but I learned it needs a different type of paper, hot pressed. Will look for it next - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Anonymous said…
You're forever searching for something new for your passion. I truly admire this will to look for something new in the field of Art .. Keeps your cranial neurons firing and ever sharp ... 😊 (WhatsApp reply to above comment)
September 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Kieran said…
Yes. That’s true. If you don’t use it, you might lose it - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Anonymous said…
Lovely painting! (WhatsApp comment from a dear neighbor)
September 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Kieran said…
Hmm. This one was interesting. It was whimsical but I kept thinking the foreground is sorta incomplete. Shows you how much I know about painting 😅😂😂 - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Anonymous said…
Pretty! (WhatsApp comment from a dear relative in Goa)
September 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Kieran said…
Glad you liked it. I had to keep reminding my it supposed to be minimalist 🤭 - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Anonymous said…
Love the combination of colors 😊 (WhatsApp comment from a dear friend)
September 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Kieran said…
Yes, pastel colours are pleasing to the eye - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Anonymous said…
Subtle, surreal... (WhatsApp comment from an artist friend)
September 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Kieran said…
Thanks. I had to hold myself back from texturing the foreground. It’s all about letting go, and being happy with what you got. Hard!! - Kieran
September 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh, yes...one has to learn when to stop adding more to a painting or a sketch....otherwise, we keep on adding stuff, which takes away from its best interpretation. (WhatsApp reply to above comment)
September 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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