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BLUE HAIR?!

BLUE HAIR
8"h x7"w pastel on canson paper
12" square archival white mat, no glass nor frame
$55 + $5 insured priority shipping
I just LOVE being an artist, for I can justify
everything I create . . .  and just because.

And who says I can't make blue hair?
Pretty punk, huh?

Actually this was a sample for my upcoming
classes at UCSD Extension. Blue Hair is an old 
sketch which I drew from life, so decided to play 
with it. Previously, the features of the young girl 
were undistinguishable, so I blended, drew, 
washed and stroked for the above piece. 

Oh . . .  for the record my pastels I exhibit are 
never blended. I create them by extensive layering 
and will cover this technique as well.

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  1. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    If you hadn't pointed out the blue hair, I wouldn't have even registered in my mind that it was blue. It fits the portrait and helps create the overall mood. It's a beautiful creative piece!

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  2. Sarah Bachhuber PeroutkaApril 25, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Proof positive that old paintings can--for any number of reasons--be reworked or altered. Exciting effects that imply youth, joy, curiosity.

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  3. martinealisonApril 26, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Je suis tout à fait d'accord avec Katherine, je ne les vois pas vos cheveux bleus. Je ne vois que l'émotion que traduit ce merveilleux portrait.
    Gros bisous

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  4. Susan RodenApril 26, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Thank you all for your comments!
    Sarah since I work primarily in pastels with extensive layering, generally can not rework. But since this was such a loose sketch, went to town.
    Katherine I always enjoy hearing from you - thanks!
    And Alison, I have to admit I really do not understand half of what you write, but love it! One of my sisters is traveling to France for 3 months - hoping she gives me some insight.

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  5. Kerri SettleApril 30, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I just love this piece. Those electric pink touches really knock it out of the park!

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  6. Kim BlairMay 3, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Wonderful mark making! Love the hits of fushia.
    Kim

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