Monday, September 27, 2010

A Pastel Portrait for Today

"Les"
9" x 12"
pastel on Wallis sandpaper
Hubster walked by this morning while I was on the computer.  He asked what I was doing?  "Getting inspiration!" says I.   I have been looking at lots of portraiture lately...had this great photo of my stepdaughter and went for it.  Looking at it now, there are a few tweaks I will do.  Pastel is my one very true love in mediums - because it's my old favorite and I know what it will do and what it won't do for me. 

10 comments:

Mark Bridges said...

She came out great.

Angela Elledge said...

And pastel loves you, this is wonderful!

Victoria on Okinawa said...

Nice! Lots of character and energy!

Kim Rempel said...

Great. Really nice colour.

Leann said...

Gorgeous!

Judy-in-nl said...

I love this!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful!
I love how parts are detailed and some are incomplete.

Gwen Bell said...

What a gorgeous painting (and model). Stunning!

Pattie Wall said...

Thanks Mark, Angela, Vickie, Kim, Leann, Judy, Tracy and Gwen. Your stopping by helps me to rebuild my batteries!

dacoop said...

Beautiful portrait Pattie, I love how intense her gaze is!

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