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12-14-2004, 02:44 AM
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Ella & Anna In Charcoal & White Pastel
I just finished these drawings of two sisters. The whites & grays are really lost in the reproduction. Next time I will make sure the photos are better before I let them go.
Any thoughts, comments or suggestions would be great!
Lara Cannon
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12-14-2004, 07:49 AM
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Lara, I have always admired your portraits. You have a wonderful soft touch. I'm sure the clients love these.
I have been having a horrible time the last few days trying to get decent pictures of three portraits that will be delivered tomorrow, I'm hoping it will be nice today so I can get one more shot at it!
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12-14-2004, 10:37 AM
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Exquisite, Lara. So soft and sweet!
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12-14-2004, 11:28 AM
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These are just lovely!
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12-14-2004, 12:10 PM
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Lara,
What beautiful portraits! I particularly appreciate how well you have designed, and still individualized them - from pose, to value scheme, to dress - yet how compatible they will be hanging as a pair.
Congratualations!
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12-14-2004, 01:09 PM
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Lara
These are gorgeous. Such a sensitive touch you have. The integration of white with charcoal is seamless. I just saw your website. Beautiful drawings!!
David
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12-14-2004, 03:38 PM
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Thank you
Thanks for all of the kinds words. I was a little nervous about posting among seasoned professionals. I am a little short on "seasoning".
I put a lot of hours into these and the client was a difficult personality to deal with (to put it kindly)--so it was nice to get some positive feedback from other artists.
Thank you,
Lara Cannon
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01-29-2005, 04:39 PM
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Lara,
These are indeed lovely and beautifully designed. Can you tell me what paper you used?
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01-30-2005, 11:40 AM
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Paper Information
Thanks Sharon,
I used a 140 lb. Arches watercolor paper with a Hot Press finish.
I toned the paper with a single watercolor wash. No matter how I apply the wash I always seem to get an unattractive ripple in the paper. So once it dries I mount it on a hard surface and iron it smooth. (I protect the paper from the iron with a white cotton dish towel)
Arches has a new Bright White that I really like. I can
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01-30-2005, 03:38 PM
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Hi Lara!
How are you enjoying your new place in Maine? (Did I get that right?)
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