PASTEL PORTRAITS

Pastel portraiture occupies a special place between drawing and painting, creating velvety surfaces with a luminous quality unlike any other medium. Using premium soft pastels - think really, really nice chalk - on archival paper, I create portraits with remarkable depth and presence that capture both likeness and essence with extraordinary sensitivity.

The unique properties of pastel—pure pigment held together with minimal binder—create colors of unmatched brilliance and subtlety. Layers of pastel blend gently, allowing for both precise detail and atmospheric softness that particularly flatters skin tones and captures the play of light across features.

Pastel is uniquely suited to capturing the fleeting magic of childhood—the softness of form, the liveliness of expression, and the delicate tones of young skin. With its subtle texture and light-filled color, this medium conveys both gentleness and spirit with quiet confidence.

Anna’s pastel portraits combine remarkable detail capability with a softness that feels deeply human.

Process & Timeline:

Pastel portraits are typically completed within 3-4 weeks, including:

Consultation about mood and presentation

Approval of preliminary sketch and color direction

Creation of your portrait

Edits as needed

Delivery with specific care instructions for this special medium