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I was asked to do a demonstration on portrait painting and used this image of Mother Theresa for that purpose. I felt it was a wonderful subject to work on , with the character and age portrayed.

My career in primary teaching and as an art/design specialist allowed me to learn to use and experience a wide range of materials, media and form to express my ideas. I illustrated for Flutewise magazine for 20 years. I have been using pastels most recently, and find their versatility, wide colour range and the way they link drawing and painting, suit my style of work. I focus mainly on portraiture or both people and animals.

– Wendy Standen

wstandenart@gmail.com

 

  • Artist: Wendy Standen
  • Media: Pastel
  • Size (cm): 65 x 48