Saturday, 8 February 2014

29 Faces Day 8

For today's face I thought I would have another go at using oil pastels. It is not a medium I am used too so  I found it difficult to get a result I was happy with.


I know her eyes need more work but the pastels are so chunky that, at this size,  it is hard to be so precise in applying the pastel and I was afraid of spoiling her altogether

The pastels I have are only a cheap set. I know that the more expensive oil pastels are more creamy and easier to work with but I think I need more practice before I consider investing in a more expensive set.

I think she looks like a sad ballerina.

If  anyone is used to working in oil pastels I would welcome any tips.

Bye for now x


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  1. Paper rainbow8 February 2014 at 17:06

    You have done a great job, Iknow I do find oil pastels tricky. More expensive ones are as you say easier. Lynne Hoppe gives a great blog tutorial. take a peep!

    http://lynnehoppe.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/how-to.html

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  2. Netty8 February 2014 at 18:49

    Terrific job, have only used oil pastels in mixed media projects. Tried to work in chalk.........well that was a disaster..........lol Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. Unknown8 February 2014 at 18:54

    I have only used oil pastels a few times in mixed media work - (I'm glad Paper rainbow could help you!) She reminds me of a ballerina too! Lovely work!

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  4. Unknown8 February 2014 at 19:05

    I haven't used oil pastels since I was in high school but they were a cheaper set and I can remember liking certain aspects of the medium and hating others-like how hard it was to put in details! I like the softness of her face and she is like a sad ballerina but I like her. Loving your faces and their expressiveness!

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  5. marilyn9 February 2014 at 13:13

    She is nicely done and your talent is evident. I have one of those inexpensive sets here somewhere will have to find them for use in this challenge.

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  6. denthe9 February 2014 at 13:59

    Well, I like her! Even though she looks a bit sad .... Can't help you with the pastels I'm afraid. I only ever use them to scribble or for backgrounds, never for drawing ...

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  7. Diana Taylor10 February 2014 at 17:25

    You've captured a wonderfully wistful look on her face - and you seem to be very much at home with the oil pastels, . I'm impressed you are doing a face a day, I'd struggle at one a month!

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  8. Debbie13 February 2014 at 02:53

    I love her just as she is! there is a beautiful softness to her. I've been playing around with pastels some, too. fun, but challenging,mat least for me.

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