lauren
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Post by lauren on Jun 21, 2007 10:24:24 GMT
I'm a total noob when it comes to pastels, but I'm going to share some of my stuff anyway. Note that I can't take credit for the composition and subject, as I am drawing from a book so I can learn a few techniques. The book is called "Soft Pastel Project Book for Beginners", bought from Amazon. Here's my first pastel work:  Obviously its a larger scan... but they always look better from a distance. You can see it smaller on deviantART to get an idea how it looks further away: laurenbriggs.deviantart.com |
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Post by rachel on Jun 21, 2007 15:32:56 GMT
excellent work Lauren, have you ever thought of having a career in pastel work?? Welcome to the forum!  Rachel x |
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Post by Diarmiud (Rowen) on Jun 21, 2007 17:28:48 GMT
This looks really good Lauren. I might check around for this book because I have a set of pastels that I haven't used yet! ;D
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lauren
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Post by lauren on Jun 22, 2007 11:00:17 GMT
Rachel: Thank you! No, I haven't thought of a career in pastel work, but I'm flattered you mentioned it. I'm a complete beginner .... I'd have to be as good as Keith is before I considered it, I think!
Rowen: I can give you some links to the books I've bought on Amazon if you like?
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Post by ktalbot on Jun 22, 2007 12:18:05 GMT
Aww you flatter me Lauren, seriously though you've made a great start with the pastels, nice bold work and the colours really shine out strong which is what I always love about pastels.
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Post by Diarmiud (Rowen) on Jun 22, 2007 17:18:14 GMT
Rachel: Thank you! No, I haven't thought of a career in pastel work, but I'm flattered you mentioned it. I'm a complete beginner .... I'd have to be as good as Keith is before I considered it, I think! Rowen: I can give you some links to the books I've bought on Amazon if you like? Sure Lauren, that would be great (I think others here would appreciate it as well!) ;D |
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Post by sinzi on Jun 22, 2007 21:16:10 GMT
This is a great start with pastels. You really should do more. It looks great  |
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lauren
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Post by lauren on Jun 23, 2007 9:57:06 GMT
I tell only the truth! Thanks Keith, much appreciated Aww you flatter me Lauren, seriously though you've made a great start with the pastels, nice bold work and the colours really shine out strong which is what I always love about pastels. |
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Post by lauren on Jun 23, 2007 10:05:54 GMT
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Post by ktalbot on Jun 23, 2007 17:05:04 GMT
I never read any books on pastels or had any training I just kind of messed around with them and seen what happened. Maybe I should take a look at some books though I may find loads of tricks and techniques I'd never thought of.
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lauren
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Post by lauren on Jun 24, 2007 3:03:31 GMT
I imagine you probably already know them all from the word you have done on your own.
I find it most useful in terms of having a project to work through... the techniques themselves don't seem all that 'special'....
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Post by rachel on Jun 24, 2007 8:42:31 GMT
oh ok thanks for posting |
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lauren
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Post by lauren on Jun 24, 2007 13:34:32 GMT
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Post by rachel on Jun 24, 2007 16:42:18 GMT
omg thats breath-taking, incredible amazing its made my jaw drop and made me speechless. Keep it up =] you really should go into a career in pastel drawing!!! Rachel x |
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Post by zandra on Jun 24, 2007 17:10:18 GMT
wow lauren you have improved alot! at first it looks like paints(its a good thing!)
incredible!
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