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12-23-2001, 09:53 PM
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Associate Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Location: Kapolei, HI
Posts: 171
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My first portrait
This is my first portrait attempt. It's done with Rembrandt pastels 10x13 on Canson mi-teintes. It's also my first attempt at using a digital camera, which I used in the evening. The work not a green or grainy as this picture represents, but I'd like your comments on the results. Thank you
ReNae
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12-28-2001, 12:30 PM
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Associate Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Location: Holladay, UT
Posts: 50
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Self Portrait
I'm curious. Is this a self-portrait?
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Jesse C. Draper
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12-28-2001, 03:35 PM
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Juried Member
Joined: Jul 2001
Location: Siloam Springs, AR
Posts: 7
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ReNae,
Very nice job with the drawing, the picture shows good use of value and delineation of form. I can't comment on color as the picture is probably not an accurate depiction of your work. The expression is warm and inviting. Do you work primarily in pastels? If so, I would encourage you to study the work of Harley Brown, he even has a book out which is really good.
My advice would be to play with edges more. Also read Schmid's book: "Alla Prima", it has a chapter about edges which is just fantastic.
The only other thing I can add is good job, and keep painting!
Kyle
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12-29-2001, 03:38 PM
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FT Pro, Mem SOG,'08 Cert Excellence PSA, '02 Schroeder Portrait Award Copley Soc, '99 1st Place PSA, '98 Sp Recognition Washington Soc Portrait Artists, '97 1st Prize ASOPA, '97 Best Prtfolio ASOPA
Joined: Jun 2001
Location: Peterborough, NH
Posts: 1,114
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Nice work - you have good drawing skills.
ALWAYS be sure to use a single source of light on your subject....you'll get a stronger, more professional and more painterly image when you do.
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01-01-2002, 09:52 AM
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Associate Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Location: Kapolei, HI
Posts: 171
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Thank you for your comments.
This is done from my mother's 1948 H.S. Grad picture. She loved it for Christmas. I've been trying to get oil paint results, from pastels. After seeing work by Jane Lund, I was inspired. I schooled in oil painting in H.S. myself but that was along time ago. I would like to begin again, but need guidance on: What material to buy first, and any good instructional materials that can be obtained inexpensively. Perhaps this is fodder for a new topic?
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