Stay focused by Michele Ashby

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Beautifully done.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 17 Sep 07:58:36

Wonderfully intense gaze, with just enough distraction by the wise of hair and the earring.

Posted by Tony Auffret on Wed 17 Sep 08:03:13

Superb self portrait Michele

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 17 Sep 08:22:51

Absolutely stunning.

Posted by George Cutter on Wed 17 Sep 09:09:41

Absolutely amazing artwork.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Wed 17 Sep 09:12:20

Thank you Dixie!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Wed 17 Sep 10:18:19

Thank you Tony - I appreciate that!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Wed 17 Sep 10:18:46

Many thanks Heather!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Wed 17 Sep 10:19:01

Thanks George!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Wed 17 Sep 10:19:13

Thank you so much Stephen!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Wed 17 Sep 10:19:28

You are sooo good at this Michele, but it’s the little extra details that finish it off, the stray wisp of hair, the reflections in the specs etc! Magnifique.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Wed 17 Sep 12:47:50

Thank you so much Tessa that's very kind of you to notice!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Wed 17 Sep 12:49:36

Powerful image Michele.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Wed 17 Sep 16:55:31

Brilliant!

Posted by Peter Robinson on Wed 17 Sep 17:47:12

I agree, absolutely stunning.

Posted by Roger Sallis on Wed 17 Sep 19:34:06

This is the standard I would eventually love to get to and can see how much hard work you put into mastering your art

Posted by Peter Thomson on Wed 17 Sep 23:11:23

Great detail And that pose

Posted by Lou Carlo on Thu 18 Sep 04:08:19

Beautiful work

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Thu 18 Sep 07:03:28

Thank you John!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Sat 20 Sep 17:33:50

Thanks Peter!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Sat 20 Sep 17:34:03

Thank you Roger!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Sat 20 Sep 17:34:22

Many thanks Peter T - I really appreciate that!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Sat 20 Sep 17:34:48

Thanks Lou - Yes the pose I actually found to be a tricky one!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Sat 20 Sep 17:35:30

Many thanks Petra

Posted by Michele Ashby on Sat 20 Sep 17:35:42

A superb portrait Michele, the steady gaze, wisp of hair, and mindfulness pastel work, very nice indeed! The highlighted angle of the glass in her spectacles certainly reveals her eye and focus that is steady. Marvelous pastel portrait Michele, congratulations!

Posted by Angela Harrison on Sat 20 Sep 17:43:19

Thank you so much Angela - that's very kind of you to say!

Posted by Michele Ashby on Mon 22 Sep 10:55:30

Terrific.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sat 27 Sep 14:56:54

Hang on Studio Wall

17/09/2025

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Pastels on 12 x 16" 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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