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Joseph,
Thank you for the artists name. No, Joseph, no teachers here, just life experiences. Wish I did have a teacher close enough to get to. I would run to the nearest workshop.
Steven,
Thank you for your kind comments. Actually, I have all the books you mentioned, Harley Brown, Paul Leveille and Chris Saper's new book "Painting Beautiful Skin Tones with Color and Light." Among others also. I find them to be a resource and an education that one could not survive pastel without. At least not me. I cannot find any books out there by Daniel Greene. I am sure they are there, I just can't locate them. I did take a moment, as suggested, and check out the video site. Daniel Greene has a video there for drawing a portrait. Has anyone see this? I wonder if it is worth the $69, if it is a demo in pastel?
Just a question, though it will show my ignorance. I really was unaware that one can "copy" or perhaps practice would be a better word, from a published book. Karin Wells suggests to copy the masters. Aren't these paintings copyrighted, hence, forbidding you or I to copy the work? Just curious. Hoping this isn't illegal, and not wanting to hear my doorbell ringing, pressed by a shiny badge, I have on occasion, found a painting in a book and copied it to see where my level of skill is, never reaching the level of the artist. Then nicely tucked it away in a draw. Just thought I would ask.
Virgil,
I have met nothing except, kind, generous people here. You are not an exception. Since I have no teacher, I need the suggestions if I am going to improve. And improving I need. I am my own worst critic. I have found that my eye, after a while, sees what it wants to. Then the obvious is what I have missed. That's why a fresh viewpoint is needed.
Hopefully, some day, I will be able to look at a painting and knowing the mechanics, will be able to comment. Believe me all suggestions have been taken as a view for improvement, carried out, and the results right on target. And I thank you all for taking the time.
Geri
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