This month we are exploring the wonderfully messy medium of chalk pastels. The challenge for this month is that the picture you produce actually has to look like a person. Not necessary a real person known to you or me, but a person nonetheless. Unless of course, you wish to pursue the strangely ugly and terribly tacky avenue of pet portraiture. The internet, along with regional markets seem to showcase this in abundance! Really, there should be laws against such folly!
I have inserted a short video showing one technique of creating a portrait with pastels. It may be useful for those needing a bit of guidance with shading.
pastel portrait progression tutorial from kevin bentley on Vimeo.
Suggested equipment:
- Paper
- Chalk Pastels
- Fixative or cheap hairspray
- Tissues, cotttonwool balls, blending sticks, cottonwool buds
- Wet Ones
My personal portrait challenge:
I've decided to try and create a tryptic showcasing the 1920s cloche hat. This era of grace and elegance certainly deserves to be celebrated. I've tracked down a variety of images from the internet. Now to put chalk to paper!
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