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Description New Dawn is my first attempt at pastels. It was drawn about three years ago. I have only drawn a total of three pastel pieces as of this time.
Pastel on artboard
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Agness-flower [2015-02-19 19:12:49 +0000 UTC]

Very very beautifulΒ 

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JournalMTW In reply to Agness-flower [2015-02-19 20:56:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind review. Β Actually that was my first pastel drawing, hence the name "New Dawn".
Andrew

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Agness-flower In reply to JournalMTW [2015-02-20 14:27:50 +0000 UTC]

First? bravoΒ 

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JournalMTW In reply to Agness-flower [2015-02-20 18:26:58 +0000 UTC]

Yes it was my first pastel, but not my first drawing. Β This was hard for me since I was not familiar with "color". Β The pastel that followed that one was "The Garden Path" and then "City Girls". Β I have enjoyed color.

By the way, is your avatar new? Β I just didn't remember seeing it. Β Looks great.

Andrew

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Agness-flower In reply to JournalMTW [2015-02-21 09:47:11 +0000 UTC]


Yes, this is my new avatar! Thank youΒ 

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JournalMTW In reply to Agness-flower [2015-02-23 12:13:56 +0000 UTC]

It certainly is a nice one. A smile to brighten every day.

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Agness-flower In reply to JournalMTW [2015-02-24 09:48:08 +0000 UTC]

Β 

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Rita-Ria [2012-11-08 10:18:14 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work - esp. the lights

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JournalMTW In reply to Rita-Ria [2012-11-09 18:14:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. She has modeled for me on numerous times and loves having her picture taken. This is just one drawing I have done of her.
Andrew

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Rita-Ria In reply to JournalMTW [2012-11-12 08:12:33 +0000 UTC]

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Mr-Ripley [2012-01-20 16:34:05 +0000 UTC]

Hi, Your wonderful work has been featured in my journal here [link] [and welcome to my contest if you're interested.] Have a great weekend

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JournalMTW In reply to Mr-Ripley [2012-01-23 15:56:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for thinking of me and selecting one of my pieces. You put together a great collection. Great job! I know my subject will be pleased to know you selected her image too.
Andrew

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Mr-Ripley In reply to JournalMTW [2012-01-23 16:33:19 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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Just-a-Witness [2010-10-24 23:33:46 +0000 UTC]

stunning

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JournalMTW In reply to Just-a-Witness [2010-10-25 01:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the review. As said before, this is my first pastel drawing. I am working on some new ones now.
Have a great day.
Andrew

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MountainInspirations [2010-09-10 13:40:54 +0000 UTC]

absolutely beautiful work. The composition, the lighting, all stunning.

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JournalMTW In reply to MountainInspirations [2010-09-10 16:04:47 +0000 UTC]

And thank you for the selection of New Dawn. She is a friend that was nice enough to pose for me. This is my first completed pastel drawing. I have done about three more since then. I wish I could find a good teaching DVD on the subject.

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MountainInspirations In reply to JournalMTW [2010-09-11 18:14:51 +0000 UTC]

Well, good luck trying to find a DVD, a book, or a class on pastels. Everything I have learned I have taught myself. I was lucky enough to take a workshop a few weeks back with Robert Carsten, a pastellist who lives in New England. I know he travels around teaching a lot, so google him to see where he is next and who knows. I have also been lucky enough to find a 3credit course in pastels given at a (not so) local college, and though it is a beginner class, it's the only one I could find. You also might try to get involved with your local pastel societies, they do workshops and stuff.

stay in touch, I'd love to see how things go for you, and will gladly pass along any tips I get!

Lisa

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JournalMTW In reply to MountainInspirations [2010-09-13 17:25:10 +0000 UTC]

I know what you mean. I have seen some ads for pastel DVDs, but I was not too impressed with the artist's work, so why learn from them. But, I have seen ads for VHS tapes on pastel artist's work that I did like, but who has one of those players these days?
I believe would learn better from a good instructional DVD. I could go with that at my own pace and watch it over and over - and pause when necessary.
I did begin a new piece (small) this past week just for practice. I'm not certain if I will post it or not.
Andrew

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MountainInspirations In reply to JournalMTW [2010-09-13 20:58:31 +0000 UTC]

oooo definitely post it! or you could email it to me if you'd like that better, I'd love to see it, and will offer assistance if you like. I start my pastel class this weekend, I will let you know how it goes....

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JournalMTW In reply to MountainInspirations [2010-09-14 16:36:47 +0000 UTC]

Now if you go to my gallery and look at "Smile In Red", you can also see the work in progress on the one picture. For me I need to "see" what a person does, know which colors, how they blend, etc. That is why a DVD would work for me. But, I hate to see "instructional" videos that leave out many steps and expect you to figure those out for yourself.

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Deviantglengirl [2010-06-27 13:01:13 +0000 UTC]

Wow - incredibly realistic, beautiful, warm colours, and you did the hair amazingly well. I'm surprised you don't pastel daily, you're an expert with the medium!

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JournalMTW In reply to Deviantglengirl [2010-06-29 15:47:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I was pleased at how it turned out. But, I was like a pig on roller skates while selecting the color. It was my first pastel piece.

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DragonPress [2010-06-07 18:12:16 +0000 UTC]

nicely done in pastels! ive been aching to do pastel pieces again, but its not my main medium either and can't afford a good set

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JournalMTW In reply to DragonPress [2010-06-07 18:53:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Nikki. I would love to do more pastels too (I do have plenty of pastels though), but I don't know color that well and this makes it hard for me. I'm still learning and have a long way to go.
Hey, don't spend too much time with me, you have a lot more messages to read (ha!).

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DragonPress In reply to JournalMTW [2010-06-08 06:27:27 +0000 UTC]

well, practice will let you learn, i've improved IMMENSELY over the years. I have pieces in my gallery specifically to SHOW that improvement! lol

hehe, and you are SOOOO right about all those messages - but i don't mind answering these. its just the overwhelmingness of 1000k pieces of art suddenly in my inbox and the fact that as i was worried about if it would ever slow down since it was going up even as i was looking at it! lol

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JournalMTW In reply to DragonPress [2010-06-08 17:08:05 +0000 UTC]

I am a member of about three groups and I get about 200 images per week. Too bad we all don't have more time just to sit back and look at everything every day. There are so many great artists on this site.

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DragonPress In reply to JournalMTW [2010-06-09 06:14:58 +0000 UTC]

I quite agree! Absolutely wonderful stuff on here!
ad if it was ONLY 2oopics a week, that'd be nice! lol....I DEFINITLY need more time

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SuburbanAngst [2010-02-24 22:05:59 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful first effort! She has a convincing fleshiness, like a peach. The hair is a cascade of light and texture. You have great control, truly.

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NhaomiArt [2010-02-12 20:10:46 +0000 UTC]

wow... this is just spectacular! You are a true master of the arts. I can practically see her pores and he hair is just insainly detailed and flowing, bravo!

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JournalMTW In reply to NhaomiArt [2010-02-12 20:32:54 +0000 UTC]

A true master? Funny to hear that. Actually that was my first pastel drawing.

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NhaomiArt In reply to JournalMTW [2010-02-12 20:34:31 +0000 UTC]

that's insane, but in general ur talents are amazing, even more so that it was your first.

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JournalMTW In reply to NhaomiArt [2010-02-12 21:24:21 +0000 UTC]

The pastel pieces that followed are...
"Garden Path" - just sold and
"City Girls" - still on my bedroom wall.

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graphite220 [2010-01-29 18:49:23 +0000 UTC]

wow...this is gorgeous!!! nice work

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JournalMTW In reply to graphite220 [2010-01-29 20:36:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dee. The girl is a friend of mine that posed for me (to take photos). This was my first pastel drawing and my first time to attempt color.

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graphite220 In reply to JournalMTW [2010-01-30 03:24:50 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome...you did great!!!

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GuitarWars [2009-12-29 16:44:45 +0000 UTC]

that's amazing and beautiful, what a great first attempt at pastels.

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andreartstudio [2009-12-26 08:18:40 +0000 UTC]

nice lighting !!! .....

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jadisofeternity [2009-12-25 19:15:22 +0000 UTC]

very pretty

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