This striking artwork of hands resting on a walking stick was created from a photograph by an unknown photographer. I do hope they think I have done this image justice.

As with most of my artwork, this stunning painting is completed using soft pastels and pastel pencils on Artspectrum colourfix paper.

The sharpened pencils create the detail of the wrinkles and fingers, and the background is blended using polystyrene sticks to give the three-dimensional effect to the completed painting. 

This artwork sold during Herefordshire Art (H-art) week in 2021.

Ivan Jones Pastel Artist

Hands resting on a walking stick

Marilyn Monroe is an iconic figure who, even now, elicits various emotions but also wonder at her beauty. I have completed a few movie stars using sepia tones and this image of "Norma Jean" is striking, with memories of old movies being created.
I am unable to find the original photographer for the reference photo I used, as this image is all over the internet, but I hope his/her family are happy with my interpretation.

 

As with all my artwork, I have soft pastels and pastel pencils on Artspectrum Colourfix pastel paper. The sharpened pencils create the detail and the background is blended using polystyrene sticks in layers to give the three-dimensional effect to this completed portrait of Marilyn.

This painting is delivered free in the UK by courier and is covered by insurance and a 14 day money back guarantee if you are not happy.

Norma Jean - Marilyn Monroe portrait in sepia

I always enjoy doing hands - the fine detail is a challenge which I think I have pulled off. This artwork recently was awarded Special Merit in the Lightspacetime Figurative exhibition May 2022 - see more about this award here.....

As usual I have used soft pastel for the larger areas of colour and sharpened pastel pencils for the finer details. The paper is Artspectrum Colourfix, which is like a fine sandpaper. You can read more about the materials I use here......

This painting is delivered free in the UK by courier and is covered by insurance and a 14 day money back guarantee if you are not happy.

"Hohatsu-shu" (begging bowl in a monk's hands)

This image was created from a photograph taken in an Ecuadorian marketplace by a friend. I enjoyed the narrative and creating the folds of material using sharpened pastel pencils. One can imagine being there and absorbing the atmosphere! 

This painting of a boy shining shoes is completed using soft pastels and pastel pencils on Artspectrum colourfix paper. The sharpened pencils create the detail and the background is blended using polystyrene sticks to give the three dimensional effect to the completed painting.

This painting is 16 inch by 12inch - in it's frame it is 22 inch by 18 inch which is the perfect size for any wall. 

This painting is delivered free by courier in the UK and is covered by insurance and a 14 day money back guarantee if you are not happy.

Shoeshine boy

This beautiful image gives a sense of the mysterious, with the curve of her face complimented by the sweeping lines of the hijab. The colours are striking and I enjoyed creating the details of her face and of the folds of clothing. 

She is completed using soft pastels and pastel pencils on pastelmat paper. The sharpened pencils create the detail and the background is blended using polystyrene sticks to give a three dimensional effect to the completed painting. 

This painting is 16 inch by 11inch - in it's frame it is 22 inch by 18 inch which is the perfect size for any wall. 

This painting is delivered by courier and is covered by insurance and a 14 day money back guarantee if you are not happy.

Scheherazade in a hijab

This image in pastel shows the elegance, grace and feeling of movement as this ballet dancer concentrates on her work. The work of Degas was an inspiration here for me. I found this a very enjoyable piece to create incorporating the details with the contrasts of light and shade.

This artwork of a dancing ballerina is completed using soft pastels and pastel pencils on pastelmat paper. The sharpened pencils create the detail and the background is blended using polystyrene sticks to give a three dimensional effect to the completed painting. 

This painting is 16 inch by 11inch - in its white frame it is 18 inch by 22 inch which is the perfect size for any wall. 

This painting is delivered by courier and is covered by insurance and a 14 day money back guarantee if you are not happy.

Ivan Jones Pastel Artist

collection: Portraiture

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