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Mary Sparrow · 10-28-2002, 12:55 PM

Hi,

I have finally ventured away from the oils, mainly to stay away from the toxic stuff while pregnant and am trying my hand at pastels. (It is a girl btw, FINALLY after two boys.) I am having SO much fun and can't believe I never tried these before, this group has been such an inspiration!

At any rate, I am having a hard time getting glowing highlights and reflections in the skintones of fair skin. Whites are making them look chalky, and nothing else seems to make them POP, like I know they should.

This medium is so new to me Im getting discouraged by this. Can anyone help out here?

Mary

10-28-2002, 12:55 PM	#1
Mary Sparrow EDUCATIONAL MODERATOR Juried Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Pastels, Highlights and Fair Skin? Hi, I have finally ventured away from the oils, mainly to stay away from the toxic stuff while pregnant and am trying my hand at pastels. (It is a girl btw, FINALLY after two boys.) I am having SO much fun and can't believe I never tried these before, this group has been such an inspiration! At any rate, I am having a hard time getting glowing highlights and reflections in the skintones of fair skin. Whites are making them look chalky, and nothing else seems to make them POP, like I know they should. This medium is so new to me Im getting discouraged by this. Can anyone help out here? Mary