Informational/ Advice

Why Choose A Colour Portrait Drawing?

June 10, 2024
By Robert Shirt

Why Would you choose Colour?

Paper options

Prismacolor pencils are highly regarded in the art community, particularly for drawing pet portraits and other detailed subjects.

Paper:

Stonehenge Papers (100% Cotton)

Stonehenge papers are a superb choice, offering excellent quality and durability. These papers are included in the price of a portrait commission and come in various shades to suit

Stone henge White

Perfect for all pencil-based mediums, particularly for graphite drawings.

Stone henge Fawn

Fawn: Great for making certain elements stand out and pairs well with oak frames.
Ideally Suited to colour portraits

Stone henge Pearl Grey

Ideal for creating highlights, especially in light or white-coloured areas of a pet portrait.
Again ideally suited for colour

Features of Stonehenge Papers:

100% Cotton
Acid-Free
Chlorine-Free
Buffered with calcium carbonate

Best Medium for Stonehenge Paper:

Coloured Pencils (Prismacolor): Prismacolor pencils are highly regarded for their vibrant colours, layering ability, and lightfastness, making them ideal for detailed subjects like pet and people portraits.

Why Prismacolor Pencils Are a Great Choice:

Layering Ability: These pencils layer exceptionally well, enabling artists to build up layers of colour to create depth and dimension, crucial for rendering lifelike portraits.
Lightfastness: Many Prismacolor pencils are lightfast, meaning the colours are resistant to fading over time, ensuring that the portraits remain vibrant and true to colour for years to come.