Comments | mandrill: Detail of an unfinished pastel drawing

mandrill

Detail of an unfinished pastel drawing

Aug 05, 2005 16:18

Click "Read More" to see larger image. I used 50-year-old pastels on the Dark Wizard's hair and robes ( Read more... )

Comments 7

cantabile August 5 2005, 15:41:26 UTC

It is rather lovely, Snape's robes seem to be illuminated. Is that the quality from the older pastels?

mandrill August 5 2005, 15:57:45 UTC

The older pastels seem to have slightly more-intense colors, but you are getting the effect of a vivid color against deep black. The particular shade of blue that I used for Snape's robes is no longer manufactured (it probably has pigments that have since been banned as hazardous substances). :=)

cantabile August 5 2005, 16:01:12 UTC

It's a lovely blue, as you say probably with pigments that are no longer allowed. I'm tempted to make a comment about sacrificing artists' health and safety for good colours, but that would be mean.

That particular blue is a real favourite of mine.

mandrill August 5 2005, 16:54:32 UTC

I keep wondering if the blue has cobalt 60 in it. ;=)

kraftpistole August 7 2005, 08:55:12 UTC

I love how bright it looks. It's almost like a neon sign. It seems to glow.

I'm so sorry to hear the original was smudged. [hug] Your back is OK...? It didn't go even wonkier after you slipped, did it...? God, I hope not. [HUG]

lizardspots August 18 2005, 08:03:18 UTC

Wow, that is amazing! The colours are stunning, especially the shine on Snape's hair and Hermione's dress. :D And I love all the nifty bottles in the background!

22by7 April 19 2007, 07:41:03 UTC

is this on black paper? i LOVE the texture. and snape looks wonderfully creepy.

(i found this journal by following a fairly short and fannish trail. i think i'll add it, if you don't mind.)