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Old 05-06-2005, 12:37 AM   #1
David Draime David Draime is offline
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Jenni,

Your rendering of this face is outstanding! It is very lifelike. And I also like the fact that you chose to portray this girl with a slight scowl - or pout (of course that's coming from one who habitually shies away from overt smiles), but it's a scowl that can quickly and easily be turned into the uncontrollable grin that lurks just beneath the surface. Superb.
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Old 05-06-2005, 09:22 AM   #2
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I agree with David about the handling of the skin and making it life-like. What surface were you working on before, and what do you like or don't like about the Pastelboard?
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Old 05-06-2005, 10:08 AM   #3
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David- Thank you so much. I also prefer to do portraits without a big smile. Rory didn't want to sit still for photos and wasn't happy that I had a camera constantly pointed at her.

Jimmie- Before, I was using Canson and just couldn't achieve the many layers I need to build up my surface (i'm rather heavy handed with pastels). I love the surface of the Pastelboard and with the grey I feel I'm more acurate with my values. However, it has been hard to get used to working on such a hard surface after working on paper. I just got some Wallis, which I've noticed you've been working on and can't wait to try it, however I have to learn how to mount it.

I so admire the work you both post and really appreciate your comments.
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Old 05-06-2005, 03:24 PM   #4
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I took a couple of sheets to a framing shop while I was getting a pastel piece framed. They mounted it for me onto gatorboard. I always work on a hard surface so it did'nt take getting used to.

What you will need to get used to, is the how grainy the Wallis is. You'll use up a stick if you're heavy handed. If you blend with your fingers, expect to lose some skin.

You can do a search for mounting techniques, I know I had seen something a while ago.

Good luck.
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