Friday, December 24, 2010

"Sister of the Sword"


4.5"x6.5"
Pastel on toned Canson paper

A present for my step-sister.

9 comments:

  1. Si votre coeur est rempli de désirs et de rêves qui colorent la vie, que cette nouvelle année accomplisse vos plus beaux souhaits et se remplisse des couleurs du bonheur ! Bises

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  2. Such a beautiful expression! Really nice :~)

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  3. I agree! The features in the face are very delicately handled —not easy for such a small piece on such a toothy paper.

    I'm sure she loved it!

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  4. Thanks, guys! I appreciate that. I've been incorporating some elements I learned while doing some studies. I was hoping the face came across :) I actually use the reversed side of Canson paper. It carries less of a tooth and allows me to get some texture while at the same time being able to work the surface so that it covers that tooth where I need it to.

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  5. I am also terribly sorry, Martine, but could someone translate her comment for me, please?

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  6. Justin,

    4 years of high school French and 4 online translators got me something like this:

    "If your heart is filled with desires and dreams that add color to life, May your most beautiful wishes be granted this New Year —filled with the colors of happiness. Hugs"

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  7. Thanks, again, Chuck, for translating :) And, thank you, Martine :) happy New Year to you and may you all be safe and happy tonight :)

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