Pastel portraits, Portrait paintings. 3/4 Figure Pastel portrait of a girl.
This is is a handmade Pastel painting portrait.

I am very happy with this​ piece that came out very natural and fresh, with free strokes.
The pictures were prepared specially for the painting. So was the outfit, light, colour palette, etc.
The size of this Pastel portrait is 19,5x25,5 inches. Preparation is important In order to make this kind of work.

To do my Pastel portraits I use always the better Pastel bars and the best materials...

All the samples you can see in my shop come from real persons who commissioned a Pastel portrait. Please do not buy this item. It is just an example. Contact me before. I always start an open dialogue by mail with my clients to know exactly what they want and what their needs are.
The pictures are very important to make good portraits. The better the picture, the better the final result. I usually ask my clients to send me different images so we can choose together the better one. This also allows me to take a better image of the subject to be painted. In order to make a portrait, a smile is not always required. But the lights, size, and colours in the picture are very important. It's not the same as the light needed for a child as the light for and old man or lady. Big size pictures or digital files allow me to get into the details more than small images.

The most common sizes I use are 21,5 x 19,5 inches (55 x 50 cm) for a single portrait, or 19.5 x 27,5 inches (50 x 60cm) for double portrait (Canson Paper). Anyway, the picture defines the size, so the sizes are guidance measures. If you need a special size, like it was in this case, just let me know.
Once the portrait is finished I spray it with a professional Pastel Fixative, which will protect the painting for the years to come. Then is well protected and shipped.
The process to make a single Pastel Portrait takes between 2-3 weeks but sometimes I have overbooking so it could take a little more. If this happens I would send you an email to inform you before starting the work.

I usually do not ask for an upfront payment on single (simple) portraits. I trust people as people trust my work and me. I’ve never had a problem working like this. Prior to mailing your portrait, I will send you a digital photo for your review. This is your chance to suggest any changes and comment on the portrait. If you are satisfied with the portrait after viewing the photo you can make the payment.
Do not buy this item. If you decide to go ahead you will be able to buy your own portrait once finished and approved by you.
Clients are involved from beginning to end of the process so feel free to contact me with​ any questions or doubts.

You can see more of my Portrait works or contact me at;
www.portraitonpastel.com
studio [!at] portraitonpastel.com

And watch some pastel portrait on process on my youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqGrW_VnHZOH_QXoIapq3A