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Sunday, 16 September 2012

Saffy again

Ok , so here is another version of Saffy (see earlier posts). I have done this because I messed with the other so much that eventually the pastels mixed and all the vibrancy of the colour was lost. So for this attempt (which is or isn't finished !) I have tried a new technique and better materials.
Firstly I have used predominantly "Unison" pastels with a little Conte crayons thrown in. Then I have used a fine grade sandpaper to paint upon(grade P800) for the first time having seen a member at the art club I go to use them. In fact she gave me this piece and it's the first time I have used it, and the "unison" pastels for that matter. So thank you Barbara, but when do the fingerprints grow back ?

4 comments:

  1. Hi Karl, really like this drawing very striking, and Saffy's features draw you into picture. Hope fingers not too sore!!

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  2. Thanks Jackie, I have added just a little highlight in her eyes since this photo so will have to update it when my fingers have some feeling back !

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  3. KARL WE ARE BACK FROM CHINA IT WAS GREAT, JUST THOUGHT TO CHECK YOUR BLOG AND SAW THE NEW PICTURE IT LOOKS REALLY GOOD, R

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  4. Hi R. thanks for the comment, hopefully you will like it even more in the flesh so to speak. Good to hear China was good ,got any arty photos for me ?

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