Charcoal and NuPastel on toned Canson
 

Charcoal is a great choice for open studio, at least for me, because I can never get very close to finishing in oil.

Even here, I would have liked a little more time to deal with my edges, and some of the more subtle values around the lips.

Image size is approximately 18" x 14".

Beautiful work, Chris. How long was this sitting?

Beautiful! What elegant lines.

I love how selective you are with your lines, especially the economy you've used to define the gesture of the graceful neck and shoulder.

And you've captured the model's glowing complexion....

Questions
 

Hi Chris, this is beautiful. What shade Canson is this? What colors of NuPastel did you use? Your drawing style is very distinctive and confident.

Jean

Thank you all, kindly.

I think the paper is the Felt Gray, Mi-Tientes by Canson. It's a very nice warm gray, although you certainly can't tell with my posted image! I use a vine charcoal stick, kneaded eraser, tortillon and white NuPastel.

When I have the time (in my studio), I will spray a little fixative on the charcoal before adding the NuPastel because the white seems to disppear a bit when sprayed. I didn't have the luxury here in open studio (about 3 hours BTW), but certainly could, and then restate the whites, but I don't see any reason to.

Very fresh and lovely. Love the lighting. :)

Beautiful Chris.

Just lovely
 

I missed this first time around, but was curious where you were drawing and if this is a local model or friend. She looks familar...is it possibly Angela? I have not seen her in a while but the face is very familiar and done with real skill.

Charming
 

I love economy in drawing-good example!

Thank you, all.

Debra, it could be Angela, I just don't recall her name, but she modeled at the Scottsdale Artist School, so you may have painted her, too.