Portrait from a beginner - second attempt

[keiko3728]

This is my second attempt at a portrait. I have done it in pastel on velours paper. The subject is my husband. Any comments and criticisms are most welcome!
Thanks, Keiko

[Juliep]

Hi Keiko
Second attempt? Wow! of him or in general for portraits? You've done great girl even if your not a beginner.

I like your use of various colors in the skin tone. Great job on the proportions and the facial hair came out looking great! What kind of pastels did you use? Pencil or stick or both?

Looking forward to seeing more of your work,

Juliep

[keiko3728]

Hi Julie,
Thanks for your nice comments. This was the second portrait that I have done seriously and actually finished! I used pastel sticks and pastel pencils.

I am now planning my next drawing but am not sure who to do. I am fascinated by the human face but have to find another willing subject.
Thanks, Keiko

[Juliep]

With your skills and talent I'm sure you could stop people in the streets!

[Erika Takacs]

Keiko, this is great, I can't believe it's only your second try.

[sablewand]

Very nice job, this is just wonderful. His face looks great. Cant wait to see your next project. Devonna

[keiko3728]

Hi Julie,

Thanks for your encouraging words! I am really spurred on to keep drawing.

Thanks,

Keiko

[keiko3728]

Hi Erika,

Yes, this is my second serious attempt and one that I have actually finished.
Thanks for your kind words!

Keiko

[keiko3728]

Hi Devonna,

Thanks for your comment. I have now started my third portrait and really feel that I want to draw after receiving all these encouraging words from everyone.

Thanks,

Keiko

[shelley wheeler]

wow very good

[keiko3728]

Hi Shelley,

Thank you very much for the comment. Your words of encouragement make me want to continue with my current drawing because I so often start and then give up!
Thanks!

Keiko

[william]

very good. Nice subtle changes on the skin tone, good use of colors in the image, well done.

[keiko3728]

Hi William,

Many thanks for another positive comment. I am now on my third portrait and look forward to your comments!

Keiko

[weirdpuckett]

Second attempt? Bravo!Bravo!!(clapping) Keep up with it . . .you have the "it" factor definately!

[V.S.L]

Wow those eyes are beautiful. You did a fantastic job.

[keiko3728]

Hi wedirdpuckett,

Thank you for your comment, I'm very pleased to receive encouraging words like that! I started drawing quite recently and am going to continue to try and imporove as I go along.

Keiko

[keiko3728]

Hi V.S.L

Thanks very much for your comment. Actually, I really enjoy drawing eyes. They are the most interesting and expressive part of the human face, I think.

Keiko

[rrsum]

Keiko,
You have definitely been given a gift!
The eyes are a window to the soul...and you have certainly captured that in BOTH portraits I've seen here.
You got game girl!

Good job!

[keiko3728]

Hi Rich,

Thanks for another great comment. That was a real compliment and has inspired me to continue drawing with more confidence. I know what you mean about eyes being windows to the soul, I really believe that too. Thanks again.

Keiko