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Hi

As I've noticed here... W.Bouguereou fascinate not only me.. I did a "copy" too.
This was made in traditional manner: underpainting plus glazing.
50*60 cm big. Original is 66*100 cm.
Face: I know there is some parts are skewed, but it is hard to change after glazing without destroying the entire effect of it. So I decided not to correct this.

Thanks for viewing!

cheers :)

Upps, the original painting is here:
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/databa...ge.asp?id=4871

Although I took the Hi-res version, what an absolutely other version is as the low-res. Much more lighter and colors are more delicate.

cheers

This seems to have been a terrific exercise for you, Leslie. Your work has improved tremendously.

Thanks Michele

I like copy Old Masters.(or not so old) You are right, I had learned a lot. Particularly about edge handling and how little color needed to make a little more alive. (well to observe the finished against the underpainting.) Even if I know and see: it is far away from any professional work, nevertheless, I was happy with this skin.
But I am still blue about my own blindness. (the face.. :( )
Maybe I want to try over again, after one year of practice.

ciao.

PS: If I don't want mud, it is still there. If I need it : hard to get right... her soiled garb.. :)