Sunday, November 22, 2009

"Tessa"




I've been wanting to try pastel mixed with charcoal and I recently got my chance with my niece Tessa's graduation picture. I know the hair was overworked with the pastel as I continue to struggle with drawing hair in either medium. It was another learning experience. The reference photo is quite gorgeous and I'm afraid I didn't do her justice. Next time I will try to do a better job on the eyes. I originally wanted to include them the pastel part but felt I had so overworked them in the graphite stage that it just wouldn't be worth the risk. Anyhow, maybe next time.