Self reflection by Michele Ashby

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That is so good, Michele. The shadow is well done and the limited palette is very effective.

Posted by Peter Robinson on Wed 03 Sep 11:43:33

A very different portrait from you and it's excellent (of course)

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 03 Sep 12:04:20

Thank you so much Peter!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Wed 03 Sep 12:50:41

Thank you Heather that’s very kind!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Wed 03 Sep 12:51:01

Terrific Michele, that shadow is superb, as is the rest of it!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 03 Sep 14:48:38

Love the sparsity of this, so effective.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 03 Sep 15:21:53

Another stunner, well done Michele.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Wed 03 Sep 15:26:06

An excellent painting, Michele. You must be blessed with patience, all that tattoo work. Fab title.

Posted by Carol . on Wed 03 Sep 17:44:39

So different, original, excellent!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Wed 03 Sep 17:49:48

Love the palette you have chosen it’s so understated but it really is beautiful.

Posted by Nick Kane on Thu 04 Sep 07:05:47

Thank you Russell - I wanted the shadow to be a key pelement of the composition

Posted by Michele Ashby on Thu 04 Sep 08:24:42

Thank you Marjorie - hoping the sparse walls allows space for thought...

Posted by Michele Ashby on Thu 04 Sep 08:25:15

Many thanks Stephen

Posted by Michele Ashby on Thu 04 Sep 08:25:24

Thank you Carol - the tattoo part was actually much simpler than you'd imagine!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Thu 04 Sep 08:26:01

Many thanks Tessa!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Thu 04 Sep 08:26:16

Thanks Nick - I do enjoy working with a limited palette!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Thu 04 Sep 08:26:40

Superb

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Fri 05 Sep 07:16:53

Thank you so much Martin!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Fri 05 Sep 11:46:47

Over powering shadow Which makes it a great work Eye catcher Love it

Posted by Lou Carlo on Sat 06 Sep 11:15:51

Many thanks Lou that’s very kind!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Sat 06 Sep 16:16:30

Hang on Studio Wall

03/09/2025

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Pastels on 40 x 40cm Anthracite Pastelmat

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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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