Chase
 

This is a portrait of my youngest son, Chase. The painting is 30" x 20", oil on linen. He has beautiful peaches-and-cream skin and I tried to portray that in this painting. I'm sure some of you will let me know if I've missed my mark. ;)

Renee Price

Here is the resource photo. This picture was also in the Resource Photo Critique section a few months ago. The scan of the painting is showing too much orange in the skin tone. In person, the skin looks much more blended without blotches of orange.

Renee Price

Renee,
What a cute little boy you have. The picture of the painting came out very dark. Could you try reposting it?

It did scan very dark. I tried to lighten it, so see if this helps. I think my son is cute, too!

Renee

Dear Renee,

The second scan came out much better. I will give you my observations as far as what I see as being off. Please don

Burnt colors seem to be just that - burnt. I try to avoid them at all costs. It is difficult to avoid them but if you use other colors, you may find a bit more color in your work. Try using a palette without a single burnt color. It is a challenge.

Shameless bid for attention
 

This is a shameless bid for attention and I'm sure it's from desperation, but what the heck. When I posted the source photo in the critique section, it was suggested that the shoes and position of the legs would be extrememly difficult and would not explain themselves. One of the few things I am satisfied with in this painting is the shoes. Here is a close up. The scan was too dark so I lightened and exaggerated the contrast. The actual painting is better I promise.;)

Renee