Thursday, November 18, 2010

pastel portrait, Maria Kovalenko Leysens


A wonderful portrait session yesterday.
 I have a ton of pastels and I take them, all of them, 
when I go to these model sessions.  I don't need them all. (You knew that.)
So, I forced myself to use only a small selection of color for this one.
Painting was easier, not confusing or overwhelming,
 and I like what happened.
Pastel, 18 x 22 inch sanded paper.

5 comments:

Tatiana said...

Well done, Maria!
Beautiful model too!

Cecelia Lyden said...

You're beginning to inspire me to try portraits again--you do such wonderful work.

Bertie Brown said...

just beautiful....a limited palate is working great for you.

Pat Koscienski said...

Another beauty, Maria. Keep it up.

Mary Beth Brath said...

Beautiful hair. Many of the members have commented how much they love your work. Thanks for sharing your posts!