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THBlanchard — After Courbet, Pastel on Paper

Published: 2012-05-06 18:54:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 1347; Favourites: 39; Downloads: 0
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Description This is a detail in Soft Pastel on paper after an oil by Gustave Courbet (Still Life with Apples and Pomegranate, 1871) [link]

Rembrandt and Sennelier Soft Pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes Paper (smooth side) 9''X12''

I tried for a painterly effect with the pastel let me know what you think

On the Easel ---------->[link]


*Edit (5/11/12)
I decided to crop the paper border off, as if it were framed.
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Comments: 7

mcguiverstein [2012-06-29 21:15:39 +0000 UTC]

I think you definitely achieved the paint effect. Absolutely incredible. I love the highlights and colors. The forms pop from the dark background. I would hang it in my house for sure! If I had one that is.. Keep up the great work!!

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THBlanchard In reply to mcguiverstein [2012-06-30 21:39:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for that! I hope one day it will hang in your house but for the time being it hangs in mine Thanks again I truly appreciate it!

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Coquelicotnoir [2012-05-16 07:19:02 +0000 UTC]

I like the brilliant colors. You achieved a very good effect!

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THBlanchard In reply to Coquelicotnoir [2012-05-16 19:56:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Mangofeline [2012-05-11 20:47:29 +0000 UTC]

this is really nice! I love the technique!

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THBlanchard In reply to Mangofeline [2012-05-12 01:29:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank You! Glad you like it!!

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Mangofeline In reply to THBlanchard [2012-05-12 16:36:11 +0000 UTC]

no problem! :3

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