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Completed 25th November, 2008
Rembrant White Pastel pencil on Reeves Black Paper A3

I considered Graphite on white paper, or even charcoal on white paper, but I figured, “Why not make it easier and do the reverse – white on black?” as the predominant colour was black anyway.
I think the decision paid off, and I enjoy this style, filling in the light instead of darkening the shadows. It keeps me interested!
This was my first attempt with this style.

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soft pastels

Simon Aberle

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I am a South Australian practising artist specialising in graphite pencils and soft pastels. I take portrait commissions and can be contacted at www.facebook.com/sigh.artist or simonaberle@hotmail.com

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Comments

  • Julia Thomas
    Julia Thomasover 4 years ago

    omigod its friggin awesome Simon!! Love it!!

  • Thanks Julia! the original looks better though…had trouble scanning this one

    – Simon Aberle

  • dani05
    dani05over 4 years ago

    Yes very awesome work!!!! Rock on..

  • Thanks Dani! This one is probably more satisfying to the rocker inside me haha

    – Simon Aberle

  • Tracey Mac
    Tracey Macover 4 years ago

    Excellent artwork..this is stunning….

  • Stunning! wow great compliment thanks Tracey!

    – Simon Aberle

  • Patricia Anne McCarty-Tamayo
    Patricia Anne ...over 4 years ago

  • Awesome!

    – Simon Aberle

  • erattik
    erattikover 4 years ago

    awesome shot and even better bass player

  • Thanks, although it is not a photo, it is a drawing, but I know what you meant!!!

    – Simon Aberle

  • Shredman
    Shredmanover 4 years ago

    awesome work!

  • I appreciate your comments bud

    – Simon Aberle

  • ltruskett
    ltruskettover 4 years ago

    AMAZING…………such a stunningly good likeness……… I love Gene………wonderful work……….

  • Thanks so much!

    – Simon Aberle

  • OzCasper
    OzCasperover 4 years ago

    I want to rock n roll all night and party ev-er-y day!!!
    Great work Simon!!

  • Cheers mate glad you like it!

    – Simon Aberle

  • Varry
    Varryabout 4 years ago

    This is another great drawing.

  • Thanks so much!

    – Simon Aberle

  • © Linda Callaghan
    © Linda Callaghanabout 4 years ago

    great I love the pastel on the black and have used black paper myself for my first few attempts at pastel ….but still not sure what brand of paper is best or pastels!

  • I’m not really sure on the pastel brands myself as I’m pretty new to pastels, but I’ve found that reeves paper is pretty reliable

    – Simon Aberle

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