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Jimmie Arroyo · 08-12-2002, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the commments. Actually, I've been doing pastels for about a year, but I've only had the chance to do about 6 finished pieces. I had been airbrushing for over 15 years, and 1) got tired of it; 2) not well respected in art world; and 3) horrible on the lungs. After viewing works in pastel, I decided I wanted to make it my medium. I fell in love with the textures and the many different looks pastels can achieve. Just wish I had more time to use them, but I gotta pay them bills and tattooing pays very well. Anyways, thanks again!

08-12-2002, 08:44 PM	#3
Jimmie Arroyo Juried Member Joined: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 671	Thank you Thanks for the commments. Actually, I've been doing pastels for about a year, but I've only had the chance to do about 6 finished pieces. I had been airbrushing for over 15 years, and 1) got tired of it; 2) not well respected in art world; and 3) horrible on the lungs. After viewing works in pastel, I decided I wanted to make it my medium. I fell in love with the textures and the many different looks pastels can achieve. Just wish I had more time to use them, but I gotta pay them bills and tattooing pays very well. Anyways, thanks again!