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This week, I'm sharing a fast time-lapse. I'm drawing a portrait of a fair-skinned model on UART 800 Grit Sanded Paper.

I generally start with muted hues for broad areas, gradually moving to details and more bright, saturated colors.

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I used a variety of pinks, yellows, muted reds, blues, and purples to create light but warm skin tones. I make an effort to steer clear of colors like brown, black, and gray whenever I can.

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I also used a "No. 2 Flat" sofft knife by PanPastels, with the micro sponge. When working dry, it's excellent for pushing pencil pigment into the paper's grooves. I also used some Gamsol by Gamblin solvent but applied it with a paintbrush to move the pigment when wet.

Enjoy!

Rendering fair skin on UART 800 Sanded Paper Watch this quick time-lapse video! ​ Watch Now

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Here's What's Happening:

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We are introducing our next No Stroke Left Behind workshop!

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Pastelmat Starts Sept 12 Tue & Thur evenings Four weeks long

September NSLB workshop is... "Terry's Touch" ​ Who's ready for autumn? We'll focus on seasonal changes in our next 4-week workshop. This is a great way to face any fears of drawing hands and foreshortening faces! :) ​ More Info

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Our next presentation inside Office Hours!

**Members Only Office Hours with guest instructor Gemma Gyling, Saturday, Sep 16th. Be sure to RSVP to join the live demo with Gemma!

35 of the 40 seats have already been taken.

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Friday Follow-Along for Our Kaleb Project:

We've completed transferring to our project surface. This Friday, we'll begin adding our first layer. :)

Go here to watch the past videos: https://monthly-sharpener.sharpenedartist.com/posts/friday-follow-along-kaleb-project​

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Tuesday Livestream!

We're drawing a master copy of a William-Adolphe Bouguereau painting.

Tuesday Livestream: Aug 29, at 11:30 am Eastern Time.

Practicing freehanding skills and interpreting a master painter's approach make this a great learning opportunity!

Here's the link: https://monthly-sharpener.sharpenedartist.com/posts/june-and-august-2023-sharpen-up-challenge​

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Looking Ahead

In October, Jesse Lane will be our guest presenter for Office Hours!

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Until next time...

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