Robyn sent in her picture of the Peaches project asking for some advice. Robyn writes:

"So...a few things...

1. I am still new at pastels and so I'm not always sure if I'm pressing too hard;

2. Blending edges is hard for me. I didn't have as much trouble blending inside the peach, but the outsides look very "fake" to me;

3. What sharpener does he recommend for the pencils? His seem a lot sharper than mine will get.

4. Again...I keep trying for that "realistic" look - but I'm still a novice. I draw from scratch instead of using the print-out for practice. I guess it all takes time.

Also, I had my paper turned the other way...the teeth ran up and down even though my picture was horizontal. Lol. That also made it hard."

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Building Contrast in Pastel Pencil Landscapes

Pastel Pencil Feedback & AdviceBy CBANov 20, 2018