Conan O Brien has been on my list to draw for a long time. And recently I've been getting into pastels so I figured I'd do a pastel portrait of him. I wasn't really sure how this one would go because this is really my first pastel portrait and it's my 3rd pastel drawing ever. I am really happy with how this came out though. I'm not sure if I am going to add a background or not. Originally, I had planned on doing one. But I kind of like the contrast with just the greyish green paper color actually. What do you guys think about a background? Hope everyone likes it and thank you for all the comments. If I do a background, I will submit that one too.
12"x18" Canson Mi Tientes
Faber Castell Pastel Pencils and Rembrandt Pastel Sticks
Q-tips for blending
About 20 hours
*Edit - I scanned the work and I think it's ALOT better digital representation. It's more true to life than the digi-cam pic that was previously posted.
I like it without a backround.. I think it makes him stand out more.. Nice job, by the way. How do you keep your pastels from smearing and getting everywhere once you've finished? Do you use a fixative?
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Pastels are my favorite coloring tools, though I don't use them as much.
insta-fave!
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The pastels look so vibrant. You did a great job with them.
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No background is necessary!! Background at this point would take away from your wonderful rendering of the Conan.
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Made me speechless as ever..
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