Hello again, this afternoon I’m sharing a face I completed using soft pastels. I was inspired to use pastels again by the very talented Ivy Newport whose online class Shades of White I’m currently enjoying. Back in the day (80’s) I used pastels all the time for faces as I could blend the colours better. Something to use more me thinks.
I will be linking her to Kim Dellows Show your face all the details here
Anyway here she is
I took this picture just after I had sprayed her with a gloss vanish I love the effect it created
Here is one before the spray.
I was still pleased with her but love the sprayed one as she almost looks like she’s made from concrete.
Take care all and I’ll see you soon hugs Debs xx
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The spray gives an amazing effect to your beautiful face Debs and I think she looks absolutely stunning like that. Fliss xx
I love how the spray serendipitously created a really different look for the pastel portrait! Those moments are great. I love the unpredictability of creating! This is beautiful work, Deborah. xx
What a lovely piece! She has such emotion…
She's really beautiful, Deb – love how you've got the angle of the head and gorgeous shading for warmth around the cheeks and eyes. I'd've gone in to shock when the spray did that – but you're right, the effect is spectacular!Alison xx
She is a BEAUTY!Happy weekend!oxoSusi