Cast shadowsSoft pastel on Sennelier pastel card
8x10 inches
The first post of 2010! Another portrait that excited me due to the strong light and cast shadows.
This was the first time I used the Sennelier pastel card. Its more expensive than the Murano paper I normally use with pastels. The card has a grain on it that resembles sandpaper (but is easier on the fingers) and is really good for adding layers of pastel. I managed to build up a fairly thick pastel layer without feeling the tooth of the paper was clogged up- this sometimes happens with the Murano paper.
Ryan
