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Related: About this forumJust finished a pastel portrait today, 11x14 on luxarchival paper, might make some changes,
I havent done many portraits and Im finding them extremely challenging. I hope the lady I did this for will like it. Its her son and granddaughter. She lost her son so I am doing this as a small act of kindness and sympathy.
Thank you anyone who looks, very grateful for feedback and advice, portraits make me very nervous.
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MLAA
(19,055 posts)Where/how did you you learn how to do this? ❤️
LiberalLoner
(10,856 posts)For decades. Then had a bad multiple sclerosis attack that left me disabled and left my dominant hand almost useless.
I always wanted to try soft pastels but they are a bit costly so didnt. But decided to treat myself and use it as rehab for my hand.
After 6 years of practice and watching YouTube videos, I can do this now and best of all my hand is about 95% back to normal now.
Thank you again for looking and commenting❤️❤️❤️
MLAA
(19,055 posts)Rehabbed your hand. 💖
LiberalLoner
(10,856 posts)SheltieLover
(65,739 posts)Very kind of you to gift her this!
Beautiful work!
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LiberalLoner
(10,856 posts)flying rabbit
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LiberalLoner
(10,856 posts)femmedem
(8,500 posts)It's beautifully done and it expresses so much love.
LiberalLoner
(10,856 posts)Walleye
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LiberalLoner
(10,856 posts)Ocelot II
(123,950 posts)Portraits are really hard; I'm afraid to even try. You've done an excellent job here.
LiberalLoner
(10,856 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)So will his kid in the years to come.
This is the most thoughtful thing to do! You must be a great friend! I think its a wonderful portrait! A portrait of parental pride and love. She will love it!
LiberalLoner
(10,856 posts)bif
(25,038 posts)Your work is so inspiring!
LiberalLoner
(10,856 posts)electric_blue68
(20,603 posts)to create this! (and other pieces) You are a trooper!
The grand daughter is sweet with a a lively expression.
The son is beautifully detailed with lovely light. He's
full of gentleness there.
I believe she'll treasure it!
It's a deep kindness you're giving her.
(I love the colors of soft pastels. But, oh, too "dusty" for me!)
Diamond_Dog
(36,463 posts)Thats fabulous
. Just superb!