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Portrait Painting: Corporate

6/27/2018

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Here are photos of a corporate portrait painting created in pastel.
To start a portrait there are many decisions to be made even before anything is started.  Things like: how much of the figure will be included in the portrait, the background color, the subject's pose, clothing and overall composition.
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The first step is always drawing for me. I sketch my ideas out and work within the client's chosen size of the portrait.
​For this portrait commission I was asked to create an upper torso/head and shoulders portrait. I sketched my final drawing onto the sanded pastel board. When working on a pastel painting, I usually work top to bottom because of the fall of the pastel dust. It is much cleaner that way.
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To protect my hands from the abrasive texture of the sanded board and to keep them clean, I  wear gloves. 
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For the skin tones there are many layers and many additional colors added to create subtle nuances in the complexion.
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Finishing up the jacket.
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The completed portrait!
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  • ARTWORK
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  • Portraits
    • Procedure
    • Pricing
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  • Contact
    • About
    • Representation
  • Art Classes
    • Kirkwood Classes
    • Lake St Louis Classes
    • Individual Lessons
  • Studio Notes
    • STEP-BY-STEP