This was our model today. I thought she looked like she could be on a broadway musical. She had a warm light on her right and a large window with the overcast light coming in on her left. I thought I had done a rather good job until I photographed it. I should have painted it with more color so it would be more dramatic.
An amazing portrait and gesture! SOOO very well done! Please don't change the portrait--the subtle shifts in temperature are exquisite. IF you change anything, softly gray-down the dress and/or the "blueness" of the background (but the strokes in both are terrific!). Then they will not compete with the amazing face as much. But, Stunning as is!
I started this series of small (6” x 6”, 6” x 8”, 5” x 7”) paintings in May 2009 as a daily practice and discipline in order to liberate my work by painting from life in a restricted amount of time. In carefully considering placement, shape and color, I strive to find the essence and beauty of common objects in a fast-paced world that is dominated by electronic gadgets and digital images. It is my hope that people will stop, look and see the dignity and soul of things that are often taken for granted.
Composition and lighting are key elements in the creative design process, allowing me to create a lively and often humorous narrative.
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An amazing portrait and gesture! SOOO very well done! Please don't change the portrait--the subtle shifts in temperature are exquisite. IF you change anything, softly gray-down the dress and/or the "blueness" of the background (but the strokes in both are terrific!). Then they will not compete with the amazing face as much. But, Stunning as is!
Me again. Stared at your painting some more. Don't change the background--the strokes and colors are great!
Thanks, I usually don't go back in and change anything. I use it as a lesson learned. Love your comments!
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