This is my first portrait of Jesus, done in pastel pencils. It isn't very large, and after examining it up close I see the tell-tale signs that this image was produced by a neophyte. This is absolutely true. I'm a complete novice in the art arena and NOWHERE nearly as talented and as experienced as Terry, who has produced some very beautiful pieces. The many infractions that are clearly visible in this portrait might still be correctable, but down the line. I may leave them there as a way to gauge my progress and learn from my mistakes. I haven't worked with pastel pencils to this degree ever, so I still need plenty of elbow grease with this medium.
Excuse my imprudence. I still had it on the easel when I took this picture, so the masking tape is still showing. Again, I clearly see the "too much" and the "not enough" faux pas present in this drawing, which I may correct in a future opportunity.
15 comments:
The artist is usually his own worst critic, and you're no exception! Should have known that someone who wants to be an architect could draw. I've never tried pastel pencils.
Thanks, Shirley. Pastel pencils have their own pros and cons. Like with any other medium, they require experience to master and manipulate. BTW, I may possibly be changing majors to something more heavily laden with computers. God bless.
I think you did a really good job with the eyes which are hard to do!
Cathy-
Thanks:0) I'm thinking of re-doing the whole thing using more vivid colors, as apposed to correcting the obvious aberrations.
One more thing, Cathy. I just got done looking at the portrait again, and those imperfections are driving me NUTS! LOL. I just want to take an eraser and pencil to those areas and not leave them as they are!
Imperfections in my work drive me nuts as well - which is why I do not like to keep my stuff.
But be patient and keep drawing - practice, practice, practice. This is good and I know you will do better. The light on the clothing is very nice and the nostrils are good - that may sound dumb, but sometimes I have problems with nostrils when I draw, as is the shading of fabric around the face and head - play tones on the flesh. Sometimes doodling with spheres and shading and you will get the contours of the face better. However, it's a great first attempt - you can perfect it. It would be fun to draw together - then we'd get to see how to do something.
Somehow part of my comment fell out - I meant to say:
I really like the shading on the fabric around the face and head, and the hair - so maybe play around with the flesh tones on the face. Sometimes doodling with shapes and spheres, shading for dimensional effects helps us get the contours/shading of the face better.
Oh - and thanks for the nice compliment. And again - that light on the figure's shoulder in your drawing is perfect.
Terry-
Thank you so much for the great advice. Indeed, practice makes perfect, so drawing more is the way to go. I also have my acrylics, color pencils and watercolor pencils to try out, which present their own challenges. However, I'm much more interested in oil painting than the other mediums I just mentioned. Again, thank you for your advice and kind comments.
You are obviously talented. God bless you!
Very nice, Tom! I'm so impressed. I am a passable cartoony-sketch type of artist, but I never really understood color. You seem well on your way to being very comfortable in that medium!
Very good, I'm impressed. You did a great job and I love how it seems his eyes are peircing my soul.
Katie-
Thank you so much.
Since you are a published author with plenty of experience in the components that go into formulating a book, I'll bet you do have the ability to illustrate your work. I'd ask you to post a few of your sketches but I know you'd never agree to it:0)
Jennifer-
You flatter me! Are we looking at the same portrait? LOL. Thank you for your kind comments:0)
Love the eyes. What a gift! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Thanks M & K :0)
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