Sunday, October 04, 2020

Ready for Night - original pastel pencil portrait drawing



 
pastel pencil drawing of a red-headed woman
Here's a pastel pencil drawing that I did some time ago, using a very limited palette of Caran d'Ache pencils.  At that time, I only had a few of this brand that I was trying out and since they - unlike most pastels, even in pencil form - didn't make me sneeze, get in my eyes and just generally make me feel itchy, I've acquired a nice collection of Caran d'Ache.  Most likely, how I use pastels is the problem, but since I'm mainly an oil pastelist, problem solved!  This was a pretty quick drawing - don't remember how long - but I was mainly interested in the satiny strap over her shoulder.  It's on toned paper, 12 x 9".  Thanks for visiting!

8 comments:

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Lovely drawing, the strap over her shoulder adds a delicate touch to the mood on her face.

hmuxo said...

A beautiful pastel pencil drawing, Connie. I love the limited color palette... What I also love is that you didn't finish the drawing... it made it more interesting....

Connie Chadwell said...

Thank you for visiting and for your nice comment - so glad you like the strap - that caught my eye the most on her outfit.

Connie Chadwell said...

Hi Hilda and thanks so much! Love your comment about the not finished drawing - one of my favorite things.

Jane said...

A gorgeous portrait , and yes that satin strap just adds that extra touch .

Connie Chadwell said...

Hi Jane and thank you for visiting and for your nice comment! Great to see you here!

myra anderson said...

beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

Connie Chadwell said...

Thank you Myra!