Pastel closeout on legendary Robert Doaks!

Mary Sparrow · 02-08-2005, 06:22 PM

Sharon,
Good news and bad News here too.. I couldn't resist opening and seeing what he sent, and you are right, repacking that pile of saw dust would be a pain.

I was happier than I expected to be after your post, I got 150 pastels, and comparing it with what I currently have...which is not one full set of anything, I definately have more portrait skin colors to work with than I would if I only bought a couple of smaller "portrait" sets from unison or G.A. etc and spent the same amount or less money. So I am not going to worry about it. You may have opened my box and been upset by the "mish mash" but it was a definate improvement for me.

I am a little irritated on one end, I feel he sent me way too many greens, especially since I asked for some browns and got NONE!

As for the rest, It will be fun to experiment. I have a birthday coming up in a couple of months so I am going to aim for the full set of GA's then.

Jimmie Arroyo · 02-15-2005, 01:22 AM

I went into Brooklyn this morning and bought a nice batch of colors. I was'nt planning on buying many portrait colors, but many looked too good not to pick up. I got two each of the ones that I felt I would use more often. I went mainly for blues and am very happy with his selection. His purples are beautiful also.

He's a man that definitely loves his work. You can see the dedication in him. Willing to answer every question and then some. Taking his time to pack up each piece and making sure they were safe on my way home.

Here's a pic of the ones I bought, about 120. Took so much time taking them out of the saw dust filled boxes, I'm not gonna get the chance to try them out tonight. Hopefully tomorrow!

Mary Sparrow · 02-15-2005, 07:26 AM

Jimmie, I am jealous I didn't get to go with you. I'm curious to see what you think, I used them once on a small head and liked them. I especially liked, and am SURE you will too, the thin ones. They felt more like a drawing instrument than a big awkward clump of stuff.

Where did you get those trays? I made the mistake of opening those boxes in the middle of my formal dining room.

Jimmie Arroyo · 02-15-2005, 12:17 PM

I did get the chance to try them last night after all. I had noticed it was only 12:30am and figured I can at least put in one hour. The few I used went on nicely and look good, very rich.

The trays are actually the reverse side of frames from IKEA. They are deep enough to stack without touching the pastels. I'm not keeping them as I still need to eventually use the frames, but it gave me an idea on building my own if I ever needed them.

He was pulling out drawer by drawer (eye candy), wish I could have one of each, but I was bummed out at the very few reds that were available. He was almost completely out of reds and oranges. I was unaware at how few reds were made to begin with. He said he mainly carries reds in the rose family because the more beautiful pure red powders turn to 'concrete' when made into a pastel stick. He advised to buy the red powdered pigment and brush or smudge on the color.

I will keep you guys posted on my results with them, and can't wait to start my next one where my model is wearing a purple sweater.