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Monday, May 24, 2010

Self Portrait

Just did this last night, white & grey pastel and charcoal on black pastelmat. I've been meaning to try light on dark for a while, great fun. The reference was a photo my wife took one evening while we were in the Atacama, very strong, low sunlight.


I've found that on my last couple of portraits (this one & pedro) that I'm inclined to think less about what I'm doing, the painting just seems to happen somehow, rather enjoyable but don't know if this is a good thing or not as far as the results go...
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  1. Ingrid OrmestadMay 30, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Lots of character here .. love it!

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  2. BencoMay 31, 2010 at 3:14 AM

    Thanks Ingrid, more character in the portrait than I've got I reckon...
    :o)

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  3. Harry KentJune 5, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    definitely a good thing, i think, Benco When it feels good and comes easily it's often because it is what one is good at. I really like this portrait - has a great sense of swirling movement, great drama. i'm hooked.

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  4. BencoJune 7, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    Thank you Harry
    :)

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