Ozzy by Glennis Weston

Lovely portrait, those eyes say it all.Like you, I'm undecided about velour. I was really pleased with my first attempt on velour even though I didn't like the feel of it, that was until I tried framing it! After placing the painting in the frame face down and sealing it all up I turned it over to discover half the pastel had fallen off onto the inside of the glass. I've never bothered with velour since LOL

Val thank you for the comment. I too am unsure about velour, the feel of it was one thing very different after using canson paper (smooth side) in the past. It is certainly a lot easier for the finish than watercolour. Now you have mentioned the framing aspect of it, it seems more trouble. Has anyone else got any hints how to frame without losing the pastel. On a previous picture of a grey squirrel Rick said it didn't need a fixative.

Glennis, you have the most amazing gift of capturing the character and personality of your subject in it's eyes. I've had this look more than once and it's enough to melt your heart. Beautifully done.

Fiona Thank you for your comment, it is very much appreciated. It's my daughters lab and he is a lovely natured dog and very much loved.

Another nice one Glennis! As for velour I don't think you can beat it for animal portraits. lots of you seem to have problems with it, I'll be starting a blog soon with some tips on using velour if it is of help.

This so good, love that gorgeous face. Good luck with the framing, sounds difficult decisions to me.

Really super, Glennis. What an engaging portrait!

Thank you all for your comments and yes Rick I would be interested in tiips of velour. I have had a chat with my framer and he says you have to put a spacer in between the mounts to allow 'migration' of the pastel.