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Old 11-18-2008, 07:54 PM   #1
Julie Deane Julie Deane is offline
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Christmas charcoal portraits




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Here are some examples from this year's crop of Christmas portraits. Drawn freehand: I took the photos of the children and worked from the photos, which is why you do not see sulky faces. Done in vine charcoal on charcoal laid finish paper.

Most took about an hour and a half to do. None more than two hours.
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Old 11-18-2008, 08:23 PM   #2
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These are wonderful, Julie. I especially like the third one of the girl with dark hair and her head tilted slightly.

Can't think of a better Christmas present.
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Thanks, Mary Ann. I really enjoy the happiness of the parents when they get the completed portraits. Makes me feel good!
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Old 11-29-2008, 06:29 PM   #4
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WOW, I missed these Julie.. These are adorable. It always amazes me how you pull these off so beautifully with such a tight time frame!!
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Old 11-29-2008, 07:14 PM   #5
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Thanks, Patty! They were fun to do.
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These are very nice Julie. They are warm, and have a nice nostalgic feel to the marks and design which make the perfect for Christmas portraits.
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