I did some live figure drawing for the first time in a loooong while. Wanted to share. 15-30 min poses. Chalk pastel on Newsprint.
Studies and Practice
Chalk Pastel Demo
I'm nearly done! Many have wondered how I use chalk pastels to create finished illustrations. Pastels are a soft dry media, which can make them frustrating to use to many artists. But I personally find them very versatile and they have their own strengths compare to other media. I decided to create a PDF Tutorial explaining my method and how to handle them. I'll be including a step-by-step guide of all my stages while making a black and white portrait. I may also be releasing a bonus video of the full process with commentary later in the month. *wink wink* It'll be offered to my patrons on Patreon for $11 (Tier 3 and up.)
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