Here it is after adding some shadows, and removing some of the pastel on the leaves so the underpainting can shine through, and a bit of other tweaking. The photo isn't showing the brighter tones, the reds, yellows and oranges are much brighter than is being shown here - at least on my monitor, anyway. I am fairly pleased with it, and will put it away for a bit, then look at it again to see if it is worth selling. I have some pastel portrait commissions waiting to be started. I think I will try this technique with them!
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Would love to see this in person as I can see little bits of color peeking out here and there! I've not heard of a wet approach to pastels before. I think I like it! It does add another dimension to your work.
Oh Julie...how gorgeous!
Hope you're enjoying the sunshine today!
Laure - It is much more colourful "in person". If you give this technique a try, I'd love to see the result! Thanks for dropping in to have a look!
Beth - Thank you. I am! I am! Two days in a row!
Beautiful !!!
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