Pencil & Pastel Family Studies

Building realistic skin tones and soft depth requires a careful balance of mediums. Using pastels as a smooth base allowed for seamless gradients across the figures, while colored pencils brought in the precision needed for realistic hair, skin texture, and hands.

Medium & Process Breakdown

Medium: Colored pencils and pastels on toned paper

Technique: Soft pastel layers for smooth shading and skin tones, paired with colored pencils for fine linework, hair strands, and crisp highlights.