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Published: 2011-01-05 15:24:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 2887; Favourites: 122; Downloads: 0
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Its 12 X 8 on watercolour paper using Sennelier oil pastels.Competition [link]
Pastels used. [link]
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No problem, that owl is so awesome.
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Looks great! I love the expression, it's so serious.
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beautifuL!!! 
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Thanks.
I use watercolour paper for oil pastels quite a lot and it works well, but I do prime the surface first with at least one coat of gesso.
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Here is a description of gesso after a quick google, hope it helps.
Gesso is a primer. Artists sometimes apply it to a surface before painting on it. In fact, gesso looks a lot like paint.
Originally, gesso only came in white. Artists put it on canvas, wood, or other surfaces before creating a painting with oil paint or acrylics.
Gesso makes the surface a little stiffer. It prevents paint from soaking into the support (canvas, paper, wood, etc.), and it gives the surface a little more texture (called "tooth"), so the paint sticks better.
Today, gesso comes in many colors. White is still the most popular, but black and colors are also widely used for art journaling and other art.
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Well - I wouldn't have guessed the medium until I saw they were Sennelier pastels. I love oil pastel and they seem the most blendable, buttery and expensive! Excellent work!
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Thank you, they are expensive but I believe well worth the extra.
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I just had to come an have another look at this,,it's so good!
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It really is beautiful - you did a great job capturing the different textures!
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You're welcome hope you win,,i voted for ya.
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such awesome work! its feel that you captured the soul of this fantastic birth! Beautiful!
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