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Pastel Drawings of Animals and Children

November 4, 2018 Flora Daneman

I’ve always loved drawing with pastel as a medium for my art! It’s such a totally different approach to oil but gives that soft and spontaneous quality.

It seems to be a popular month for pastels, which is great as the quicker technique is helpful when the Christmas rush begins. I am always busier at this time of year with people wanting gifts for friends and family.

Pastel drawing of Daisy dog

Pastel drawing cat

Pastel drawing of terrier dog

 

 

I’ve been working on a neutral toned paper which helps when bringing out the highlights. I usually work from dark to light, building the form as I go.

Here are some examples of drawing with pastel in animal portraits that I have completed recently and also some miniature child pastels that have been in a family for generations. If you want to see any of my previous animal portraits click here.

Dachshund dog in pastel

Red setter dog in pastel

 

Springer dog in pastel

Retriever dog in pastel

Pastel girl family portrait

For these two miniatures, I used oil as a medium.

Oil boy family portraitOil girl family portrait

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These pastel portraits were commissioned to accompany existing family portraits of the cousins, siblings, parents and grandparents of these children. You can see some more of my previous portraits here. I really enjoyed this project as I think this is a lovely way to record a family history through the art of drawing.

Finished family portraits in pastel

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