This academic year we have been introduced to lots of different techniques and materials that I have not approached before. One of them was the use of pastels. Technique wise they are somehow similar to charcoal. They smudge quite easily, but that helps a lot while blending the colors.
Working on the drawing in the studio was quite challenging. It was the first time using this media and I panicked a little. At the same time, I ended up choosing the wrong color palette, the green and bright yellow giving a very sickening look. After I got home, I noticed some issues with the proportions and perspective as well, so I decided to start again from scratch.
This time around I have chosen a warmer color palette from the start, to avoid getting that same effect.
Another important aspect to me was figuring out a nice composition, pose and angle for my drawing. After some thought and lots of searches, I was finally able to find one. With everything gathered, I started making the sketch using a black charcoal stick.
Having the outline ready, I added the base colours of my drawing uniformly, so that I will have a nice base when I start polishing it.
The next step was adding in the details, revisiting, and focusing on one single element at a time. Getting the face to look nice was quite challenging since the pastels were quite thick, even if I sharped them, and also with the repetitive smudging. After some hassle, I was finally able to get it right. At this stage I have also used a black charcoal pencil, to outline the features of the face more.
I am quite happy with the final result. It was really challenging to get to it, but I think that it was definitely worth it.
For this drawing, I used colored pastels, charcoal sticks, and a charcoal pencil.
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