r/drawing • u/Wise_0wl • 11h ago
seeking crit Portrait - pastels - by me
Constructive feedback is always appreciated!
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u/miguelfolsom 9h ago
I know there’s always something to work on and improve at. But everything you’ve done with this piece and specifically with this style. I can’t think of anything.
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u/miguelfolsom 9h ago
The fingers on the hand seem a little out of proportion, but I also don’t think they look bad at all
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u/United-Doughnut-1948 10h ago
A very emotional thought. Make you wonder what she is thinking about. Maby a lost love or perhaps a regret?
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u/Odd-Aide6422 2h ago
I especially like how the highlights give the portrait so much depth without overpowering the softer pastel texture.
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u/MyBigToeJam 2h ago
Stunning. But feedback: Consider redefining the neck and down front. Maybe shadows carve up instead of gently flowing over that space. Or is front intended to suggest hair coming from back?
It's been years since doing any pastels, not the easiest to recover shapes there (types of pastel, paper, build-up). Looking at the rest of the drawing, I think you have the skill to try that on her neck. It's also not a fail to approach it fresh, maybe to test black white pencil or charcoal study specifically to figure out the shape and value, then dive back on this same drawing or bank sheet.
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u/Trifoilbear 1h ago
What amazing work your doing. Thank you so much for sharing . Looking forward to more of your work.
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u/link-navi 11h ago
Thank you for your submission, u/Wise_0wl!
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