Self Portrait Demonstration (Artist)

I decided to do a self portrait. We never see ourselves the way others do. Artist throughout history have painted themselves leaving behind little facts about themselves. There is more to a portrait than just a picture.

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[fernandesfran]

Wow! you have great skill! And the painting really looks just like your face :-)

I was trying to draw with pastels recently, and found it really difficult. If you don't mind, can you please tell me what paper you are using? Or, can you recommend a good paper which would make it a bit easier to get details / realism to the painting? Any websites you buy the paper from?

Thanks a ton! Keep rocking!

[MargiesArtVllog]

@fernandesfran  Thank you :) You can use boards that are just for working with pastels there are some great ones like Ampersand. There is also Canson paper available to use. You can purchase them in any art store. Pearl Art Supplies , Dick Blick even MIchaels or AC Moore. Good luck!

[jemilo1212]

you are a wonderful artist!! awesome !!

[MargiesArtVllog]

@jemilo1212 , thank you :)

[EDiaz1568]

Looks exactly like you Marge... :) You did an amazing job... Keep up the good work...

[MargiesArtVllog]

@EDiaz1568 Thank you Esther lol :)

[glenwatcheston]

The end result was perfect...... amazing the color and tone!

[Mindroach]

@MargiesArtVllog What steps should I take to have a better understanding on how to shade?

[bu331hay]

The girl with the silver earring hehehe...kudos to you my friend :)

[fernandesfran]

@MargiesArtVllog Thanks again for the valuable info! Cheers :-)

[bytonynguyen]

wow...very cool....