Ben

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The photo that I used to draw from was very blurred and dark so lots of artistic licence used!!!

Posted by Carolyn Parkinson on Wed 09 Aug 16:42:33

A lovely pastel Carolyn. you have caught the looks well

Posted by David Johns on Wed 09 Aug 17:24:55

Thank you David

Posted by Carolyn Parkinson on Wed 09 Aug 18:48:04

Ben looks lovely Carolyn. I'm afraid I can't give you advice about pastels as I can't do anything with them (only make a mess!!)

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Wed 09 Aug 19:35:29

Thank you Margaret for your kind comment

Posted by Carolyn Parkinson on Wed 09 Aug 20:13:45

A super job Carolyn. If you don't mind me suggesting, where your darker shadings are, you could elongate these with more linear markings, this would give the appearance of fur. If the ears were a little more straggly this would also help. Introducing a more mid tone range into the shadings would make your painting rock. Regarding pastel paper, it's very individual to taste but I prefer paper with less tooth. The very fine sand papery ones I love. I tend to use UART from the SAA. Having said all that I think you've captured a wonderful facial expression on Ben. Very good luck Carolyn.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 09 Aug 21:28:39

Carole I really appreciate your help.Thank you ever so much

Posted by Carolyn Parkinson on Wed 09 Aug 22:05:52

Hang on Studio Wall

09/08/2017

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Following a helpful comment from Carole this morning about Maisie, I tried to capture Ben using only soft pastel and pastel pencils. I used pastel paper but my pastels dont seem to like the tooth of the paper....or is it me? ..... I think it is me!!I Although reasonably happy for a beginner I would like to be able to show the fur more distinctly - any advice on how to do so would be gratefully accepted. Are you there Carole? :-)

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Carolyn Parkinson

I am a retired Physical Eduction Teacher of 33 years. Having always regretted choosing to study Physics O' Level over Art, (and not having done any artwork since then apart from doodling during meetings!...) I decided on my retirement in August 2016 that it was time to start drawing and painting…

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