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MANY COLORS - figurative pastel by Susan Roden

MANY COLORS 
pastel on paper

A little late here, but this is a piece I worked on at last 
week's life drawing session. Heidi is a wonderful model 
and so enjoy sketching her! 

Below is the vamp-in after the first hour. Been experimenting 
with laying a base of 3 colors prior to the beginning of 
sketching. Gives a nice under-base to build upon. And 
going out of my norm'  by use of bright, strong colors. Do 
tend to use a lot of light blues and turquoise.


Comments

  1. I am only an amateur artist with no critical background, but I like the top version better. The colors and textures enhance the effect. In the bottom version, I don't think the blurs and heavier shading work.

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