I am a passionate user of all forms of dry media. I particularly enjoy working in pencil and charcoal.
I’m delighted that Derwent have invited me to be a Derwent Artist Ambassador!
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I am a passionate user of all forms of dry media. I particularly enjoy working in pencil and charcoal.
I’m delighted that Derwent have invited me to be a Derwent Artist Ambassador!
I have been using Derwent Pencils for many years for both small and large-scale bespoke portraits. They are a perfect tool for my photorealistic technique, where I layer a range of light and dark tones and build texture.
These are ideal for highlighting critical details in my portraits, particularly the eyes and face. I find them really effective for adding definition to intricate parts, both for smaller and larger-scale pieces.
In my opinion, the XL Blocks are the perfect medium to work with as they are very effective for covering the surface area and blending light and dark tones. I often use textured paper, which creates a resistance that makes it even easier to use them.
Some of my current work also involves creating a complementary, small-scale panel drawing displayed underneath a larger-scale piece. Even on this reduced scale, the XL Blocks help create blurry images as well as detailed close-ups of individual features.
I was thrilled to have my work accepted for a second year in a row for the Pastel Society exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London.
To see more of my contemporary charcoal portraits visit https://www.martirossian.co.uk
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