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Here are a couple of new pastels I have not really decided whether its best to fix the pastel or not. I think the downside is that fixing does darken the painting, but if you leave it un-fixed you really do have problems handling and storing.Has anybody got any thoughts ?. The first is a tweaked photo I really liked the texture and colours so I started here!.
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This is the second pastel they really do let you use bright vibrant colours so that is the exercise here.
5 comments:
Nice artwork.
I have tried Workable fixative, I read somewhere it darkens less than normal fixative.
About handling I use cello paper folders, so it helps to keep painting one on other. And all that bunch you can keep in a box horizontally.
I like your pear! I love pastels but have a problem with the dust, fixing etc, I end up spraying them out of desperation, but it does spoil the lovely light reflecting qualities. One of the reasons I don't too many!
I've found that unless you frame them right away, they almost have to be sprayed. Your pear is lovely and I like the colors you used int he woman's hair! nancy
Great job with the pear! I find using tweaked photos as reference is really good! I mean, it really helps a lot when it comes to tones and all.
Nice portrait too!
I've never used pastels, but just recently received a set of 100 for my birthday. Love what you're doing with them! I ordered a book that came highly recommended, The Pastel Book; hopefully it will have this sort of information in it. I'll let you know!
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