I covered a book page with gesso, collaged on a torn piece of wrapping paper and used oil pastels,acrylic and inktense pencils.
As I am new to working with oil pastels I struggle with them a bit and at one stage I thought she wasn't going to make it to completion, hence the title of this post. There was a time when if I wasn't happy with something I would throw it away and start again. However, something I have learned is that it is possible to re-work things until you are happy with them.
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I should struggle so well! :)
ReplyDeleteWith every single thing I make there's a point where I think it's looking like sh* and where I start wondering whether I'll ever get it right. I almost always get through it, and when I don't I just leave it there and maybe work on it again after a few months or so. I never throw anything away. I really like how you did the background here, with one side white and blank and the other one colorful and busy.
ReplyDeleteI have learned that too, just keep on going, covering, re-working and at some point I am happy with most pieces. This is lovely to see.
ReplyDeletegreat work with the oil pastels, glad you kept going:)
ReplyDeleteI think oils pastels are difficult to use, but they are a glorious medium for adding pops of light to an area. This is sweet!!!! She has soul.
ReplyDeleteGood job. I have found all pieces go through a phase when it seems impossible. But sometimes the best ones come from reworking a mess.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that background! And I love her thoughtful look - I wonder what she's thinking! Great work with the oil pastels.
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely, you have captured a wistful look and I do like her dress.
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