The storyteller
 

Duncan, pastel on sanded board. A lovely, entertaining model!

Margaret,

Another extraordinary pastel! I like the direction you re taking with respect to color and form: the two seem ever more connected and working together to enhance each other. I admire the way you have placed your model in the composition. There is a tension between his upward gaze or gesture and the top of the head touching the top of the board. Very interesting. And of course you have the gleam of light in the eye which is so evocative of spirit and life.

Thank you, I really appreciate your considered comments.
I've recently learned that the painting won the critic's prize in a regional art exhibition, which I'm delighted about.
Thanks again
Margaret

Those luminous eyes are great! And congratulations on a well deserved honor.

Thank you Julie, for your interest and encouragement

Very nice, Margaret. Such a lively portrait!

Thank you, Thomasin!

Margaret