Self-portrait, 9 x 12 ins, pastel on PastelmatPhoto taken by my sister. I was sitting by a north facing window: there was no other illumination.Composition ExplorationsColor choices and color study, 9 x 12Placing the features by using comparative distances (with a skewer!) I am really glad to have improved at this skill from the teaching in the Painterly Portrait Course. The color chart and underpainting (a thin layer of pastel in local colors, brushed with rubbing alcohol).
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