I loved the shadow and light play on this beautiful bride.  The warm and cool colors were very inviting and I had to test my skill.  Follow me on instagram: @artistfaisal.

Black and White and the value range of Charcoal is breathtaking.  I mix graphite into the midst for subtle value changes.   I am thinking of revisiting Pastels, now that I have honed my skills in color and values quite a bit using Oil and Charcoal.

What makes a landscape a good landscape is thoughtful application of Aerial perspective.  Otherwise it appears flat.  The concept is simple but always challenging.