Not an oil pastel portrait yet

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I'm still trying to develop my oil pastel rendering skill... it is really hard. I can't even achieve the color I want yet... I don't know what to say anymore... I'm just not satisfied with it...



"Another oil pastel rendering practice"


Yesterday evening, I bought some cotton buds. I hope it can helps improving my Buncho oil pastel rendering.



I wish I could draw better...

Comments

afaniL said…
suda buka gelanggang. itu diaa.
November 26, 2008 at 12:17 PM
王同 said…
Your portrait is great! you may want to try tortillon for blending the OP.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kkooU8-o0F9d7Isvjonk1A?authkey=-8FrHnJdZF0
November 27, 2008 at 9:08 AM
ApOgEE said…
yo surface... yeah, i do have my tortillon. i DIY my own tortillon... I'll post it later.. hehehe... :D
November 27, 2008 at 9:53 AM
ApOgEE said…
hi Barbara, thanks for reading and commenting my blog... I'm glad you enjoy it. Thanks!
November 27, 2008 at 3:40 PM
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