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Sweet Baby Graphite on bristol, 14x11 sold |
This time of year finds me very busy finishing up those projects for everyone else! I think my favorite subject matter for graphite is babies - or mother/father/grandparent with babies! Their skin is so soft - and beautifully rendered with the graphite on the vellum surface of the bristol. To work in this very traditional medium is a joy indeed! I start with an overall light line drawing, and then move right to the eyes. I will finish them completely before touching another feature - and I will work out from there. The hair and clothing come last, as the real importance lies in the lifelike portrayal of the face. Artwork number 713 in 713 days.
Absolutely stunning...what a gorgeous portrait, you are so prolific...amazing work! Thanks for sharing your process too!
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