[Dick Bonham]

Hi,
Since this drawing section has been created I thought I might add some drawings that I do to raise money for a no-kill Dog Shelter. The drawings are pastel portraits of pets. I charge $100 for one animal and $50.00 for each additional animal. People write their checks out to the Shelter so all proceeds go to the Shelter. The drawing is done on 11" X 17" pastel paper so the image is a nice size. I work in pastel since I draw well and pastels come in hundreds of different colors and blend easily. I thought this might give some of you ideas to raise money for causes close to your heart.
Dick

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[toscano]

that's a really great idea, Dick.
-t

[magnus homestead]

Hi Dick,

That's awesome - and yes you do draw very well. I have a friend who just took up doing portraits of some of her close friends' dogs - I will pass this along to her.
Thanks,
Magnus

[Dick Bonham]

Hi Magnus and Toscano,
Thank you. I have raised over a thousand dollars since the beginning of January and I am having fun doing the project. Here is a pastel I just finished.
Dick

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[magnus homestead]

Hello Dick,

These last two are nice looking. I'm wondering what specific type of pastels you use - I haven't really used them much except for cheap student varieties and it seems you are getting some nice detail in your portraits. I'd love to see a photo of some of your pastels sharpened for use. I'm thinking they could be a good medium for quick renderings.
Thanks,
Mangus

[Dick Bonham]

Hi Magnus,
Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I will post a photo of the pastels I work with and several shots of a work in progress as soon as I start on a new drawing.
Dick.