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Self Portrait - soft pastels by Lee Wilde

Working from the same photograph that I used for my self portrait in acrylic – with a different approach and medium.

medium: Soft pastels on 185gsm medium-tooth paper.

size: 29.7cm x 42cm (A3)

currently listening to: Be Without You – Mary J. Blige

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Comments

Jo O'Brienover 4 years ago

Stunning Lee. I love how you always pick up on those little quirks and details in facial expressions. It helps to to see through the pastel to what it would have looked like in the flesh. It’s like I’m standing right there in the room. So well done.
Mark Germanover 4 years ago

Really like it, Lee.
A very soft and pensive look, and beautiful lines.
Great work :)
Madeline M Allenover 4 years ago

Beautiful Composition ! Well Done !
Carlos Solorzaover 4 years ago

excellent work. great use of color
Mark Germanover 4 years ago

I like this one better, Lee.
I like the shades in the face.
cherokeeover 4 years ago

:terrific :)
Siamesecatover 4 years ago

LOVE Self Portarits by artists, Exellent portait Lee dear.. Love it…
Patricia Anne ...over 4 years ago

lol LOVE thoses lips. great work here.
Mui-Ling Tehover 4 years ago

It does look like you! And your choice of color really make this portrait alive!
Estelle O'Brienover 4 years ago

Perfect. The colours are sooooo expressive.