Nubian Girl - a study

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Beautiful Paulette and the rough stone texture works so well

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Wed 11 May 17:07:28

I think it's a lovely portrait and worked so well in the medium. The way you have captured the sheen of skin is very cleverly depicted.

Posted by Derek Snowdon on Wed 11 May 18:42:33

This is a really strong portrait Paulette. As Derek says, the sheen on the skin is wonderful.

Posted by Adele Elgood on Wed 11 May 21:32:58

Hang on Studio Wall

11/05/2016

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I have never drawn anything like this before. If I went to art school I would probably spend some quality time sketching casts etc. When I saw the image of 'Nubian Girl' by Friedrich Goldscheider I knew it would make a beautiful study in charcoal. It's very elegant with lots of gentle curves and very few straight edges, charcoal can capture these curves perfectly. I would love to know what you think of her.

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Paulette Farrell

Professional Artist. For 2020 I have decided to focus my work on cricket (which I love) and figure / portrait paintings and drawings. Although I am able to draw and paint birds, still lifes and animals and have been successful selling them I noted that whilst painting them I was forever thinking…

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