Sandra

Hanna Larsson · 09-02-2002, 07:25 AM

This is a work in progress. In the final version there will be a butterfly sitting on her arm. I'm thankful for comments.

Hanna

Henry Wienhold · 09-02-2002, 05:11 PM

WOW! This is really great. I can't critique such a fine portrait. Excellence needs no criticism.

Henry

Linda Ciallelo · 09-02-2002, 10:28 PM

Yes, I agree, this is very pleasing. I wonder if you could tell me what kind of support, or paper, this is done on? I am considering some new papers, of late.

Leopoldo Benavidez · 09-02-2002, 11:22 PM

Wonderful!

L

Hanna Larsson · 09-03-2002, 08:34 AM

Thank you all for your kind words. The paper I have used is Canson MiTientes, on the smoother side. That is the only paper I have tried specially made for pastel, but I think it behaves very well. I mostly use Rembrandt soft pastels. I can post the finished image when it is ready.

Mari DeRuntz · 09-03-2002, 08:45 AM

Very striking work, please post more! You've handled a complex gesture beautifully.

Hanna Larsson · 09-06-2002, 01:37 AM

Now it is as good as ready. What do you think about the background and the placing and color of the butterflies etc.? I will be having my first exibition in December and than I will display this image. But I have to make some more too!

Hanna

Tammy Nielsen · 09-06-2002, 10:50 AM

I love the way you floated the background around her also the way you did your foreshorted fingers and arm.

Tammy

Mark Branscum · 09-09-2002, 10:49 PM

Hello,

Beautiful portrait! Pastels I haven't used yet myself, but after seeing your work and the work of others, I am truly considering pastels.

Can you tell me, what tips can you give in blending pastels?

Mark Branscum

Chris Saper · 09-09-2002, 11:54 PM

Hi Mark,

Try searching Forum messages for "pastel", or you might start here, as there have been a number of very helpful posts made.http://forum.portraitartist.com/show...=5235#post5235

Best wishes,