Beginning a new painting in pastel

Pastel on paper, 14 x 11 inches (36 x 28 cm)

This subject is one I could continue with for a while. My goal is to do a better job of "modeling" the anatomy of the figure. Modeling means describing the three-dimensional form of something. For instance, the figure's left shoulder blade and hip should feel as though they are jutting out at you, while the trough following the spine in the center of the back should be felt as receding.