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Dianna Fish · 01-04-2003, 07:56 PM

Hi again!

This was my very first pastel portrait. It is my daughter, Marissa, soaking wet in the bathtub. You can't tell much - except the glistening on her face (it's water).

I sprayed this with fixative, then I noticed it became a little "fuzzy-looking". I've decided not to use that anymore.

The face is also a little warmer than I liked, but I thought it was fairly good for the first one.

I don't know that I can make any changes, because of the fixative, but any critiques are certainly welcome!

10" x 8" on Strathmore pastel paper

Thank you,
Dianna

01-04-2003, 07:56 PM	#1
Dianna Fish Associate Member Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Big Spring, TX Posts: 32	Soaking Wet Hi again! This was my very first pastel portrait. It is my daughter, Marissa, soaking wet in the bathtub. You can't tell much - except the glistening on her face (it's water). I sprayed this with fixative, then I noticed it became a little "fuzzy-looking". I've decided not to use that anymore. The face is also a little warmer than I liked, but I thought it was fairly good for the first one. I don't know that I can make any changes, because of the fixative, but any critiques are certainly welcome! 10" x 8" on Strathmore pastel paper Thank you, Dianna Attached Images