Just finished a pastel portrait today, 11x14 on luxarchival paper, might make some changes,

[LiberalLoner]

I haven’t done many portraits and I’m finding them extremely challenging. I hope the lady I did this for will like it. It’s her son and granddaughter. She lost her son so I am doing this as a small act of kindness and sympathy.

Thank you anyone who looks, very grateful for feedback and advice, portraits make me very nervous.
❤️❤️❤️❤️

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[MLAA]

1. Beautiful! She will love it.

Where/how did you you learn how to do this? ❤️

[LiberalLoner]

2. Thank you so so much!!! I used to sketch with pencils as a kid, then stopped

For decades. Then had a bad multiple sclerosis attack that left me disabled and left my dominant hand almost useless.

I always wanted to try soft pastels but they are a bit costly so didn’t. But decided to treat myself and use it as rehab for my hand.

After 6 years of practice and watching YouTube videos, I can do this now and best of all my hand is about 95% back to normal now.

Thank you again for looking and commenting❤️❤️❤️

[MLAA]

3. Wow! That is a wonderful story. You became an accomplished artist and

Rehabbed your hand. 💖

[LiberalLoner]

4. Thank you so much! I have been very fortunate! ❤️🌹☮️

[SheltieLover]

5. Beautiful! 😍

Very kind of you to gift her this!

Beautiful work!

[LiberalLoner]

6. Thank you so so much!😍❤️🌹

[SheltieLover]

13. Ty for helping her heart to heal!

[LiberalLoner]

14. I hope it will help some! There is someone on DU I want to do that for next. 🙏

[SheltieLover]

15. You are a treasure!

[LiberalLoner]

16. ❤️

[flying rabbit]

7. Wow!

[LiberalLoner]

10. Thank you so much!!!❤️😍☮️

[femmedem]

8. I'm sure she will love it.

It's beautifully done and it expresses so much love.

[LiberalLoner]

11. Thank you so very much for the reassurance!!! ❤️😍🌹

[Walleye]

9. Beautiful

[LiberalLoner]

12. Thank you so much! ❤️😍☮️

[Ocelot II]

17. Very well done! I'm sure she'll love it.

Portraits are really hard; I'm afraid to even try. You've done an excellent job here.

[LiberalLoner]

18. Thank you so much!!! I did really struggle. ❤️❤️❤️

[lunatica]

19. I know she'll love it immensely!

So will his kid in the years to come.

This is the most thoughtful thing to do! You must be a great friend! I think it’s a wonderful portrait! A portrait of parental pride and love. She will love it!

[LiberalLoner]

20. Thank you so much dearest friend, love you!!!! ❤️🌹☮️🌻🥰😍🤗

[bif]

21. Very nice!

Your work is so inspiring!

[LiberalLoner]

22. Thank you so much, love your work too! ❤️❤️❤️

[electric_blue68]

23. What a story! I'd never have known you had to slog your way through self rehab...

to create this! (and other pieces) You are a trooper!

The grand daughter is sweet with a a lively expression.
The son is beautifully detailed with lovely light. He's
full of gentleness there.

I believe she'll treasure it!
It's a deep kindness you're giving her.


(I love the colors of soft pastels. But, oh, too "dusty" for me!)

[Diamond_Dog]

24. I had to pick my jaw up off the floor....

That’s fabulous…. Just superb!