John II

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Soooo good! What a face and what a beard. 👏🏼

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Tue 02 Apr 15:57:05

Very good Michele.

Posted by Kal Cavan on Tue 02 Apr 15:58:25

Great portrait Michele. Is it pastel on canvas?

Posted by Jiri Keller on Tue 02 Apr 16:03:47

Yes Jiri - Pastels on Canvas. It says so on the web page. An excellent portrait. I have tried pastels myself but struggle. I'd love to know how you get the detail.

Posted by Brian Keen on Tue 02 Apr 16:15:28

Superb!

Posted by James Underwood on Tue 02 Apr 16:48:53

Stunning work

Posted by Jo Morton on Tue 02 Apr 16:53:32

Stunning artwork.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Tue 02 Apr 18:16:36

Absolutely superb! Love his beard and the character you’ve expressed in his face.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Tue 02 Apr 19:29:16

Thank you Tessa!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Tue 02 Apr 20:06:58

Thanks Kal!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Tue 02 Apr 20:07:06

Thanks Jiri - yes as the description it’s pastel on canvas

Posted by Michele Ashby on Tue 02 Apr 20:07:35

Thanks Brian - I’ve used pastel pencil mainly with touches of white soft pastel in the highlight areas

Posted by Michele Ashby on Tue 02 Apr 20:08:22

Thanks James!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Tue 02 Apr 20:08:34

Many thanks Jo!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Tue 02 Apr 20:08:50

The beard great work

Posted by Lou Carlo on Tue 02 Apr 20:44:58

Thanks Lou

Posted by Michele Ashby on Tue 02 Apr 20:48:21

brilliant!!

Posted by Gary Martin on Tue 02 Apr 20:50:20

Brilliant Michele!!!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 02 Apr 23:36:11

Excellent.

Posted by Nathan Jelbert on Wed 03 Apr 05:38:42

Fantastic contrasts of texture and tone. Brilliant

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Wed 03 Apr 07:52:09

Magnificent and that beard is WONDERFUL!

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 03 Apr 07:57:54

Excellent! Stunning!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Wed 03 Apr 08:37:43

Thank you all so much for your uplifting comments - I really appreciate them all!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Thu 04 Apr 09:51:48

Out of this stratosphere, so realistic and character

Posted by Nigel Fitzgerald on Thu 04 Apr 15:30:41

Beautifully observed. May I ask you how long did it take?

Posted by Dmitry Shaklanoff-von Seipt on Thu 04 Apr 16:39:18

Thank you Nigel - very kind!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Thu 04 Apr 16:41:02

Thanks Dmitry - a couple of days I guess!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Thu 04 Apr 16:41:38

Wow, brilliant!

Posted by Shirley May on Wed 24 Apr 18:26:49

Hang on Studio Wall

02/04/2024

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Pastels on 24 x 30 cms canvas board

About the Artist

Michele Ashby

Having graduated with a BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Design Michele forged a successful career running her own business in the same subject for many years. She has been a full time professional artist for 7 years. Michele is a Member of the Pastel Society, a Master Pastellist and Signature Member…

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