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
International award-winning wildlife and animal realism artist working in pastel and oil. Inspired by a lifetime of observing animals—from her childhood on a northern BC farm to the lush forests and coastal vibrant life of Vancouver Island—Brenda captures the unique spirit and character of western Canadian wildlife.
"Make each day your masterpiece.
~ John Wooden"