Not For Sale
Live Jurying Item #1
I have always been drawn to portraiture and realism. I often work from photos as it provides the flexibility to work over a longer period of time. I discovered coloured pencil in 2019 and enjoy working with it as it allows me to capture the detail that I find so fascinating. Coloured pencil is however very slow and allows for a lot of time to think and reflect while working. With this self-portrait being the largest coloured pencil piece I have done to date; I had a lot of time to reflect on 2020 and contemplate
| Technique: | Coloured Pencil on Stonehenge Paper |
| Styles: | Fine Art, Realism |
| Contents: | Wind, Portrait, Head, Person, Adult, Female, Woman, Change, Face |
| Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
| Unframed Size: | 17in x 21in |
| Frame: | Not framed |
| Weight: | 2.5lbs (estimated) |
Brenda Matsen, SFCA
Comox Valley, British Columbia
Brenda Matsen MPAC is a Master Pastelist and international award winning artist who is passionate about creating realistic artwork of people and animals in their natural environments. Brenda is inspired by the moments that build the stories of our lives.
"Make each day your masterpiece.
~ John Wooden"