Katie

This artist employs a trademark emphasis on tonal values – seeking the lightest and the darkest parts of her models. She always looks for the light, and where it is hitting the subject.

Contributed by Lyn Felsman

MATERIALS • Colourfix pastel paper – Grey or Black.• Charcoal for sketching up the portrait (if using Black pastel paper, use a light pastel pencil).• Schminke pastels: Orange Deep; Permanent Red 1 Pale; English Red; Burnt Umber; Ochre Light; Lighter Ochre (for highlights).• Pastel eraser. STEP ONE For my facial portraits, I sometimes start with one of the eyes. This then gives me something by which I can measure everything else on the face. There are many other ways of drawing up portraits of course – and each teacher or pupil will have their own way of doing it. STEP TWO My finished drawing. I go over it to make sure that everything is lined up correctly. I will make allowances along the way when I get the colouring in…

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