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tripperfunster In reply to captain-jay [2013-12-13 20:44:27 +0000 UTC]

Well, thank you.  I always feel like I don't have a style, but I guess it's like an accent, you can never hear your own, right?

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captain-jay In reply to tripperfunster [2013-12-13 21:01:51 +0000 UTC]

definitely c: and the portrait is super unique. I see a lot of people on here go to create something EXACTLY like the pic they are referencing and it just doesn't work. Also, I adore pastels, though I struggle with them. I respect those who use them effectively like you

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tripperfunster In reply to captain-jay [2013-12-13 21:55:48 +0000 UTC]

Well, my INTENTION is to make a photorealistic representation, but I guess I get in the way of my own art.

But hey, if that makes it more original, all the better, I guess.

What is it about pastels that you find difficult?  I use the chalk ones, and I find them very forgiving.  If I screw up, I can literally wipe that area clean and start all over again.  I'm am also a blendy, blendy, blender, and pastels really lend themselves to that.

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captain-jay In reply to tripperfunster [2013-12-13 22:03:45 +0000 UTC]

Well, I struggle with controlling the chalk ones- especially with detail. I've worked with Prismacolors so long that it's hard to deal with not having a point, plus I get frustrated with the mess on my paper. With oil pastels, as much as I adore the smooth color, I just have a really hard time detailing with them. I dunno, I just need practice.

And I feel your piece is better with it's own style c: Hey, even if it doesn't match your intention, it still turned out wonderful.

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tripperfunster In reply to captain-jay [2013-12-14 00:27:35 +0000 UTC]

 Did you know that there are pastel PENCILS?  Neither did I up until a year ago.  Mind blowing!

I block everything in with the sticks, then use the pencils for the details.

I also keep a small towel and a wet sponge nearby, to wipe my fingers on, so I don't much up the whole page.

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captain-jay In reply to tripperfunster [2013-12-14 03:38:09 +0000 UTC]

no way. Those exist??? Imma have to invest in some.

And yeah the sponge idea is probably smart. I am just generally a messy artist, so even with that it gets hard, haha.

But your techniques make a lot of sense!

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tripperfunster In reply to captain-jay [2013-12-14 04:40:52 +0000 UTC]

I tend to be messy too, but I'm working on it.  I actually wet my finger and wiped around this picture to get rid of all of the fingerprints.

And yes, buy some pastel pencils.  Mine are Faber Castel pitt pastels.  Not fancy, but I quite like them.  I actually like most of what Faber Castel makes.  pens, pencils, pastels etc.

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tripperfunster In reply to Wolfsjal [2013-12-12 16:05:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

they're actually a bit more realistic/subtle in rl, but I pushed the contrast up.

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tripperfunster In reply to aguitartist [2013-12-12 16:02:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.  Sam is hair porn for me.  I have no idea why I like shaggy haired dudes, but I really do!

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tripperfunster In reply to Girlfoxgirl [2013-12-12 16:00:43 +0000 UTC]

I'm new to it as well, and really enjoying it.

Thanks!

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