April - Page 2

Mary Sparrow · 03-08-2008, 06:52 PM

Oh David, this is exquisite! I am in awe of your ability.

Cynthia Feustel · 03-08-2008, 08:26 PM

David,
This is quite amazing. I love everything about it! I bought a set of pastels and some wallis paper with hopes of experimenting with this medium. You have certainly inspired me. What brand of pastels do you use? Any tips or suggestions?

Cynthia

David Draime · 03-10-2008, 02:56 PM

Mary, thank you very much, but I do think you are being too kind. I know for a fact that I have a long way to go.

Cynthia, thanks! I've got a lot of different brands of pastels lying around. Most of this was done with pastel pencils (I'm still a control freak) - both "Pitt pastel" (Faber-Castell) and Cretacolor pencils. Then I used some Unisons - great pastels, "like buttuh!!" - for some deeper richer tones that the pencils could't match. I also might have used pastels from Artwork, Rembrandt, Schmincke...they were on my table. I didnt smudge at all, except for the background - I liked the texture I could achieve without smudging.

As for suggestions, I don't have any. I'm still trying to figure this medium out myself. I think every artist just needs to experiment and find out what turns them on. I would use Wallis or any other of the sanded papers out there. I've used charcoal paper and I don't think it holds up as well.

David

Julie Deane · 03-10-2008, 03:11 PM

Wow, David, beautifully done.

Tom Edgerton · 03-14-2008, 10:39 AM

David--

Just came across this...it's a stunning portrait. There is a very classic feel, but the contemporary piercings and jewelry bring it into the present. A great balancing act. Mood and subtlety of character are of the highest order.

Just wonderful, as good as it gets!

Patricia Joyce · 03-14-2008, 04:05 PM

Hi David,
Yes, I will be there in Philly and I can't wait to meet you and other forum members! Haven't heard yet if there will be a dinner. This will be my first time and I am excited to be going.

David Draime · 03-14-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia Joyce

Hi David,
Yes, I will be there in Philly and I can't wait to meet you and other forum members! Haven't heard yet if there will be a dinner. This will be my first time and I am excited to be going.

I am so happy we finally get to meet you! You will absolutely love this conference. They are really well-run, a great opportunity to meet other artists, very informative...It will be my fourth and they are always a highlight of my year...

David

Linda Brandon · 03-15-2008, 12:53 AM

I'll be there, David, and it will be great to talk to you again.

Patricia, it will be wonderful to meet you (and anyone else who is going whom I have not yet met).

Enzie Shahmiri · 06-15-2008, 12:46 AM

Dear David,

I have complete missed seeing this beautiful portrait. I first thought it was done in oils as well and I am just in awe that you have such control over pastels. Bravo!

David Draime · 06-16-2008, 12:59 AM

Christy, from one as gifted as yourself, your response means a lot!

Enzie, thank you so much. I really do love working with pastels, though it has been a while since I've touched them ...I've been preoccupied with several oil commissions, and so I'm anxious to do another pastel.