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Jean Kelly · 11-22-2002, 10:32 PM

Thank you for the lookover, Chris and Steven. I understand what you are saying, Chris, and now am glad I posted this. I'll change the color of the foliage by the first two dots and lower his hand per your suggestion.

I didn't take this picture, but felt it wasn't too bad to work from. The background is just a lot of people milling around, so the foliage is made up. The picture was cut off by his elbow, so I added the lower hand, vest, and pants. I'll be borrowing my grandson (age 3) over the weekend to give me a real hand to work from.

The only thing I know about this child is thst he just got his first haircut and is Hispanic. Chris, I'm using your book again for help with skin tones. It has been invaluable. Never thought mixing these colors could be so frustrating and fun. I have a lot to learn.

Thanks again,
Jean

11-22-2002, 10:32 PM	#8
Jean Kelly Associate Member Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,567	Tangents Thank you for the lookover, Chris and Steven. I understand what you are saying, Chris, and now am glad I posted this. I'll change the color of the foliage by the first two dots and lower his hand per your suggestion. I didn't take this picture, but felt it wasn't too bad to work from. The background is just a lot of people milling around, so the foliage is made up. The picture was cut off by his elbow, so I added the lower hand, vest, and pants. I'll be borrowing my grandson (age 3) over the weekend to give me a real hand to work from. The only thing I know about this child is thst he just got his first haircut and is Hispanic. Chris, I'm using your book again for help with skin tones. It has been invaluable. Never thought mixing these colors could be so frustrating and fun. I have a lot to learn. Thanks again, Jean