In the RESOURCES PAGES opposite you will find a page with all the sample images in case you have difficulty finding a suitable image of your own. Go to the page entitled: Black Project - Possible Images.
When doing your black painting remember:
1. Cover the whole of the image area with black pastel first, even those areas which in the original photo are very light in colour. Draw your design in a light coloured pastel using only lines, no shading.
2. When adding the colours onto the black pastel ground, do not do any soft blending at all i.e. do not rub with your fingers, do not use a torchon or a brush, as this will "deaden" your palette. Regularly tap the excess powder off the surface.
3. Rotate the pastel stick continuously between your thumb, index and second fingers to leave maximum pigment on the black. Vary the pressure to alter the amount of pigment left on the black.
4. Keep tapping the paper/board to remove excess pastel powder throughout the process.
5. Fix lightly at regular intervals during the painting process.
Any questions, email me.
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