Ella & Anna In Charcoal & White Pastel
 

I just finished these drawings of two sisters. The whites & grays are really lost in the reproduction. Next time I will make sure the photos are better before I let them go.

Any thoughts, comments or suggestions would be great!

Lara Cannon

Lara, I have always admired your portraits. You have a wonderful soft touch. I'm sure the clients love these.

I have been having a horrible time the last few days trying to get decent pictures of three portraits that will be delivered tomorrow, I'm hoping it will be nice today so I can get one more shot at it!

Exquisite, Lara. So soft and sweet!

These are just lovely!

Lara,

What beautiful portraits! I particularly appreciate how well you have designed, and still individualized them - from pose, to value scheme, to dress - yet how compatible they will be hanging as a pair.

Congratualations!

Lara

These are gorgeous. Such a sensitive touch you have. The integration of white with charcoal is seamless. I just saw your website. Beautiful drawings!!

David

Thank you
 

Thanks for all of the kinds words. I was a little nervous about posting among seasoned professionals. I am a little short on "seasoning".

I put a lot of hours into these and the client was a difficult personality to deal with (to put it kindly)--so it was nice to get some positive feedback from other artists.

Thank you,
Lara Cannon

Lara,

These are indeed lovely and beautifully designed. Can you tell me what paper you used?

Paper Information
 

Thanks Sharon,

I used a 140 lb. Arches watercolor paper with a Hot Press finish.

I toned the paper with a single watercolor wash. No matter how I apply the wash I always seem to get an unattractive ripple in the paper. So once it dries I mount it on a hard surface and iron it smooth. (I protect the paper from the iron with a white cotton dish towel)

Arches has a new Bright White that I really like. I can

Hi Lara!

How are you enjoying your new place in Maine? (Did I get that right?)