My friend Marlo and I are serious art-supply-store shoppers. When I am in Philly, we make a habit of visiting the fabulous Dick Blick store there, which has ensnared us from our old haunt, Pearl's. Recently, she discovered an item that is a perfect addition to a live caricaturist's arsenal: panpastels. It's an improvement on the chalk-and-glove technique (mentioned a few posts ago) in that the pastels are in their own case, are low dust, and are applied swiftly with an applicator. I just ordered a set online and am now eagerly awaiting their arrival!!
This looks great ! I wonder about preserving the picture?
ReplyDeleteWe expect a full 'road test' on this Emily !
ReplyDeleteYou certainly keep busy - take care.
Thanks, Hannz and Tel!
ReplyDeleteThe panpastels are apparently similar to old-school pastels in that they can be sprayed with fixative. However for a quick caricature, it's only one layer so shouldn't be too smeary. I'll be 'road testing' them this weekend!
they are the second best thing to happen to me this year
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