I am in love with Rembrandt Soft Pastels. They apply so smoothly and brilliantly. I already had my set of gray pastels to do her armor, shield, and background. Though I applied lots of layers, rubbed, shaded, blended and sometimes threw my color pencils across the room because the lead broke. But I kept with it. The shield's antique dirty look comes from white to dark gray pastels and white opaque paint for light spots and the tree. Oh, ochra and sienne brown are great to dab on the tree trunk & roots. What do you think? I am closing out now. But you all have been wonderful and it has been a great pleasure to do this tutorial with you. Please fav, comment, and show your love here. And I will definitely reply back soon or eventually. Love, peace, happiness, success, and more beautiful days to ya! *hug* *blowkiss*