Portrait of Sharon, 24" x 20", Pastel
 

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Title: Portrait of Sharon
Measures: 65/50cm (20" x 24")
Medium: pastel/paper
Source: after life model
Notice: a preparatory study for oil

Bravo
 

Sergio, Very nice portrait. Bravo!

Very nice work!
 

I just wanted to know what kind of paper and pastels you used. And, also, how do you get such sharp detail from your pastels? Again, very nice work!

Paper: Canson Mi-Teinte
Pastel: pastel pencils "Faber Castell"

Sharp edges: yeah... just sharpen your pastel pencils with a cutter

This is beautiful! I love the intensity of her expression. She has a little frown that says that she is a bit stressed. Lovely light, lines, and color. Excellent work!

Sergio,

It's nice to have you on board. Your work is very strong and I like the juxtaposition of extreme detail in the faces vs. the unfinished feel of the torso. Very interesting approach. Looking forward to seeing more.

Sergio, this one is wonderful! Wow! :thumbsup:

Skin texture
 

Sergio, There is a detail somewhere here showing her skin texture. I'd like to know how you are applying the pastel to achieve such a "peach skin" texture. Beautiful.

Jean

Beautiful work. I can't add to what has already been said, but I have to say, I was blown away.


Very, very nice.

Thanks for the replies.

Here are the details. The secret of that work is in these things: first, the passionate participation of the model by believing in the success; second, I sharpen extremely well my pastel pencils; and third, the very careful use of the cold / warm contrast.

I think this point is the most important even if it is appearing to be as easy... the texture of the skin is obtained by several levels of the pastel on a very small surface treatment