Giving up on Graphite
Adventures in Human Portraiture
Oh, no. People don’t have fur on their faces! – and I’m used to doing pet portraits . However, I am just not happy with my shading in graphite. I’m going back to trying people in pastel. My friend Lizzie was kind enough to sit for some photographs I could use as models.
My friend Lizzie
I realize my skin tones need work but I really do think this looks like Lizzie. The photograph I used as a model is below.
Lizzie's photograph
Last year I bought a set of Sennelier pastels (very soft) for portraits so I should have all the colors I need. I guess I just have to keep practicing.
In all honesty, I should post my first attempt… Here is a picture I did of my granddaughter, Emily. The photograph I used apprears below the pastel.
Emily's photograph. Isn't she a cutie??