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Jonathan Benash · 02-15-2002, 12:15 PM

Lon,

I can't phathom creating anything in 20 minutes! My pastels usually take considerably longer, granted I usually don't work for short sketches, but if I did, I know even a head study of my subject takes me at least 2hrs. trying to get correct colors and tones for a finished portrait.

I think what you are able to do in only 20 mins. is incredible, you have captured great colors and tone in such a short period of time. I also can relate to your finger being rubbed down to nothing. I can't say I've ever heard of or tried fabric band-aids for blending pastels, maybe I will give it a try sometime. Thanks for sharing your painting and ideas.

02-15-2002, 12:15 PM	#2
Jonathan Benash Associate Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Oregon, WI Posts: 5	Great Sketch! Lon, I can't phathom creating anything in 20 minutes! My pastels usually take considerably longer, granted I usually don't work for short sketches, but if I did, I know even a head study of my subject takes me at least 2hrs. trying to get correct colors and tones for a finished portrait. I think what you are able to do in only 20 mins. is incredible, you have captured great colors and tone in such a short period of time. I also can relate to your finger being rubbed down to nothing. I can't say I've ever heard of or tried fabric band-aids for blending pastels, maybe I will give it a try sometime. Thanks for sharing your painting and ideas. __________________ Jonathan E. Benash [email protected]