"Heather"

[Mike McCarty]

Thanks Lon,

It is pastel on a ralatively smooth heavy paper which began as a grey green. I'm sorry the name of the paper escapes me.

I placed this in this category instead of the pastels because it was my judgement that because I used no color for flesh tones that this would fall more into the drawing category.

It was Tom E. who brought me back on the background. The photo offered a good background of value and contrast. When you try and paint what you cannot see you begin to take risks.

Also, it was Chris Saper's drawings presented by Wm. W. that inspired me (notice the blue black) to begin this project. I had intended to try and create very very loose rendition as Chris had done. I admire that (her) style very much and some day I will give myself permission to follow through. This ended up as a compromise to my portfolio.

Thanks again to all.