I made these three little quick sketches (each about the size of an iphone screen, which I used for reference) to try out my fiance Tamaryn’s pastel pencils and some new paper I got her. The paper SUCKED. I am now officially sticking with PastelMat, which is miles above everything else I’ve tried.
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