| Eli Sproles Pastel Portraits September 12, 2007 |
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use of color pastels during the of Show
for the 2007 WYES Auction. He has
no web site but sells mainly by word of
mouth. He can be reached at
237-6172. See more of Eli Sproles
work at the bottom of this page and on
display at Cassell Gallery on Royal
Street in the Quarter.
The model for Eli was Angelle Hoda,
recording secretary, Iris Lacoste. She
recording secretary, Iris Lacoste. She
was "cool" under pressure.
recording secretary, Iris Lacoste. She
recording secretary, Iris Lacoste. She
was "cool" under pressure.
| He is fascinated by "the face," where all our attention automatically goes. |
| Eli starts with dark pastels to find the shape of the head. |
Angelle observes her portrait up close.
Eli adds a few finishing touches. Clean
your colors with "brown rice flour,"
advised Eli, easily purchased at the
grocery store.
your colors with "brown rice flour,"
advised Eli, easily purchased at the
grocery store.
As an added bonus, some of Eli Sproles'
pastel portraits were on display during
the meeting for members to study.
pastel portraits were on display during
the meeting for members to study.
| Eli calls himself a "figurative colorist," for lack of a better term. He is originally from Tennessee, but says he is from New Orleans by preference. |