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Just for clarification ...
I welcome critiques, and the more honest, the better. I will never, ever take offense at advice, no matter how harshly it may come across. I am here to learn and personally I can't learn from a pat on the head. I'm probably not normal, but it's just not in my nature to seek encouragement or kudos. I'd prefer that something I post is dissected and 'shredded'. That's just how I'm wired.
In November I was able to show my first two oil portraits (copies) to a local professional, who promptly told me "You're getting a handle on color but you have no concept of the underlying structure of the head. You need to learn how to draw." Rather than try to explain that I'd only been painting for three months or that I'd never had instruction, I bought a book on anatomy and found a professional illustrator who was willing to teach drawing long distance (a most gracious gentleman).
Further, as some here will attest, I will NEVER waste the learning opportunity given when you take the time to make a suggestion. Since I started drawing a year ago I have always endeavored to put suggestions into practice as soon as possible. If it means erasing graphite or scraping paint ... so be it. I'm here to learn portraiture.
I'm still waiting expectantly for a spot to open up with one of the finest portrait artists on the East Coast. Until then, the Internet is all I have and I use it to the fullest.
Minh "Teacherless" Thong
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