Hello again,

This is one of my first pastels I did last year. It's my friend's son , Carter. It was my first time doing flesh and I don't know why, but skin tones terrify me. I still have yet to do a face but that will be next I guess... My dad passed away last month so I will try to get up the nerve to do a portrait of him for my siblings. Thanks for looking.

Marci

thanks Barry,

I'm not sure whether to go dark on the flesh tones first and then build to lighter tones or the opposite. I did the little boy last and the tractor had turned out so well that I was really scard to mess up on the skin. It is a bit tentative, maybe more shadows for his little ribs and cheeks? thanks for the comments. I think I will try to find a video on a pastelist so I can actually watch what they do . I've looked for demonstrations in my area but most of them are too far away and I have two little boys. Thanks again,

marci

thank you Mike, Gene and Retha for your helpful comments.  You are all absolutely right and the little guy is too light.  thanks for the demo tip on skin tones. I also checked out a video from some artist website so I'll let you know how it goes.  Thanks again. I really appreciate the help and advice.

Marci