Charlotte
 

Oil on Canvas - 35" x 46"

I like the portrait, really nice composition.One comment: My feeling is that her reflection is a bit too light, it should be darker than that what is being reflected.

greetings,
Peter

Ms. Rampling
 

Mr. Palliser,

What a wonderful portrait of such a great actress!
The color is very nice and mysterious and reminds me of her in so many of her roles.

I am curious - did she sit for you? Hope you don't mind my asking.

Peter, I'm not sure why the reflection should be darker with such a direct source of light. That's what it "looked like" anyway :)

Denise, she did pose for me and has since. A great lady.

Would love to see the source photo then. Anyway, a reflection is always a bit less bright than the object that's being reflected, as I see it. But you're the painter, you're free to do what you want.

Peter

Great Model!
 

I thought the shadow was light also.

Wonderful! She must love it. No wonder she's come back to you!

I agree with you that reflections are often darker, but I don't agree its a rule of thumb, so to speak.

Example: It is possible for a reflective surface to be affected by another light source that can make it - hmmm, how do I say - cloudy, or lighter.

Just my humble opinion.

Mark