Red Swan

Oil pastels (Sennelier and Neopastel) on 220 gsm Daler-Rowney cartridge paper. A4 size (12x8 in). I tried to add texture to the dress with a kind of impasto technique, with the oil pastels.

This is my first proper attempt at people/portraits, so please do let me know what you think!

Many thanks to:
for the wonderful reference photo: [link]
and to the beautiful model


Entered into the traditional art portrait contest: [link]