Pastel Figure Drawing: Part III

The pastel figure drawings featured in this post  are drawn on white paper directly without a colorful underpainting. For this technique burnt umber was used for the value study because it would blend well with colors of the flesh tone.

Marquayla

22"x 30"

chalk pastel on printmaking paper

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Marquayla (detail)

22"x 30"

chalk pastel on printmaking paper

The same model also posed a year later for the session recorded in stages below.

A gestural line in sepia conte crayon measures proportions while creating volume and structure. Tones are rapidly placed. Here placed brown PanPastel tones rapidly with a makeup sponge.

Next warm and cool colors are added.

Finally highlights and shadows complete the image and detail.

Marquayla II

22"x 30"

chalk pastel on printmaking paper

Marquayla II (detail)

22"x 30"

chalk pastel on printmaking paper

We see the same stages of this technique used again for a drawing of another model.

A dark blue line gives specific contour and contrast.

Capturing this model's curls were unusually challenging. 

A glimpse of the setup -

The white sheet looks crisp against the vibrant colors on the body in the finished piece.